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heat treatment furnace operator

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heat treatment furnace operator

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Code

7223.9

Description

Heat treatment furnace operators monitor the process of heat treatment of castings. They control the treatment furnaces and direct all activities of furnace operation, including the interpretation of computer data, temperature measurement and adjustment, and loading vessels. They control the chemicothermal treatment of castings in order to reach the standards.

Alternative Labels

batch heat operative

batch heat treat operator

billet heater

billet heater operator

billet heating operator

billet heating technician

casting furnace technician

heat regulator operative

heat regulator operator

heat treat apprentice

heat treat furnace operative

heat treat furnace operator

heat treating bluer

heat treating bluer apprentice

heat treating furnace operator

heat treating furnace tender

heat treating machine operator

heat treating setter

heat treating technician

heat treatment furnace operator

heat treat operative

mining oven technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

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