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
$55K
Lower
$70K to $107K
Most common
$135K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
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
- monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning
- confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions
- adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment
- record operational or production data
- clear equipment jams
- read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements
- review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences
- test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
- load materials into production equipment
- remove products or workpieces from production equipment
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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