Adjust burner controls

Description

Adjust the heat in the burner regulating the thermostat according to the prescribed temperature following each product specification.

Alternative labels

burner controls adjusting
regulating burner heat
regulate burner heat
adjusting burner controls
burner control adjusting
burner heat regulating

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Adjust burner controls is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Metal annealer: Metal annealers operate electric or gas kilns to soften metal so it can be cut and shaped more easily. They heat the metal to a specific temperature and / or colour and then slowly cool it, both according to specifications. Metal annealers inspect the metals through the entire process to observe any flaws.
Glass annealer: Glass annealers operate electric or gas kilns used to strengthen the glass products by a heating-cooling process, making sure the temperature is set according to specifications. They inspect the glass products  through the entire process to observe any flaws.
Varnish maker: Varnish makers operate equipment and mixers for varnish production, by melting, mixing and cooking the required chemical ingredients, according to specifications.

Optional skill

Adjust burner controls is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Glass forming machine operator: Glass forming machine operators operate and maintain machines that press or blow molten glass in moulds to form or shape products, such as neons, bottles, jars and drinking glasses. They set up and adjust machines, and weigh, measure and check production samples to check conformity to the set specifications.

 


 

References

  1. Adjust burner controls – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022