Description
Control and monitor the kiln so that it fires ware (greenware or deorations) according to specified thickness and hardness.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 3 occupations
- Optional in 0 occupations
- Total: 3 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 8 (Plant and machine operators, and assemblers)
Essential for
- Wood drying kiln operatorWood drying kiln operators control the process of applying heat to moist or 'green' wood in order to obtain usable dry wood. Depending on the type of kiln, the…
- Kiln firerKiln firers operate kilns in order to fire decorations or glazes. They determine the level and uniformity of oven temperature, regulate the temperature, and give directions to a he…
- Clay kiln burnerClay kiln burners bake clay products such as brick, sewer pipe or tiles using periodic or tunnel kilns. They regulate valves, observe thermometers, watch for fluctuations, and main…
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Last updated on February 18, 2026