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Is being a kiln or furnace operator a good fit for you?

Runs ovens and heating equipment that bake, dry or treat materials such as glass, timber and rubber.

What the work involves

  • Monitors equipment, gauges and panel lights to spot anything off standard.
  • Talks with supervisors and other operators to report faults or solve production problems.
  • Presses and adjusts controls to start, set and regulate equipment.
  • Records gauge readings, test results and shift production in log books.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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