How do they match: Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders

  • Shift Operator
  • Batch and Furnace Manager
  • Cupola Man

  • 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.

  • Record gauge readings, test results, and shift production in log books.
  • Remove products from equipment, manually or using hoists, and prepare them for storage, shipment, or additional processing.
  • Transport materials and products to and from work areas, manually or using carts, handtrucks, or hoists.