Description
Tend the lime-kiln and related equipment to burn limestone in order to produce carbon dioxide or lime.
Alternative labels
tending lime-kiln
operating lime-kiln
lime-kiln tending
operate lime-kiln
lime-kiln operating
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Tend lime-kiln is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Lime kiln operator: Lime kiln operators control equipment that burns limestone to produce lime or carbon dioxide. They control the flow of the materials, fuel, and air and observe the material flow, air, temperature, fuel charts, and oxygen gauges and make adjustments if necessary. They also keep production records.
Optional skill
Tend lime-kiln 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.
References
- Tend lime-kiln – ESCO