Production & ManufacturingO*NET: 51-9051.00
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend heating equipment other than basic metal, plastic, or food processing equipment. Includes activities such as annealing glass, drying lumber, curing rubber, removing moisture from materials, or boiling soap.
AI Risk Score
74/100
High risk: many core tasks are exposed to automation.
Automation factors
- Monitor equipment operation, gauges, and panel lights to detect deviations from standards.
- Confer with supervisors or other equipment operators to report equipment malfunctions or to resolve production problems.
- Record gauge readings, test results, and shift production in log books.
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Processing Information
Top skills
Operations Monitoring3.88/5
Reading Comprehension3.12/5
Active Listening3.12/5
Speaking3.12/5
Critical Thinking3.12/5
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