Furnace, kiln, oven, dryer and kettle operator, Kaiwhakamahi mīhini whakatotoka, whakamaroke rawa
Also known as
- Furnace operator, kiln operator, glass oven operator, dryer operator, kettle operator, foundry operator, kettleman, metal operator
Furnace, kiln, oven, dryer and kettle operators use equipment to heat and cool glass, dry timber, cure rubber and remove moisture from materials and foods.
Your pay could be
$56K
Lower
$72K to $111K
Most common
$139K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
No specific training
Furnace, kiln, oven, dryer and kettle operators
- usually work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in factories and processing plants
- may work in hot, noisy and hazardous conditions involving chemicals
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- operate furnaces, kilns, ovens and dryers
- heat and cool materials
- adjust temperature controls
- calibrate gauges
- inspect materials and finished products
- measure materials and products
- mark products
- record temperatures
- read work orders
- report equipment faults and maintenance
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- to pass a police check
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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