maintain furnace temperature
Monitor and govern the pyrometer to control the furnace temperature.
Kiln 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 helper in preparing firebox and lighting fires.
Competences and skills
16 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesobserve products' behaviour under processing conditions
Observe the color of fires and pyrometric cones under certain processing conditions such as high temperature.
prepare kiln firebox
Prepare the firebox and give indications to other workers on lighting fires.
store products
Keep products in a safe place in order to maintain their quality. Ensure the stock facilities meet hygiene standards, regulating temperature, heating and air conditioning of storage facilities.
transfer glaze
Transfer the processed glaze from the mill to the storage jars.
Cross-sector
3 competencescontrol kiln firing
Control and monitor the kiln so that it fires ware (greenware or deorations) according to specified thickness and hardness.
inspect quality of products
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
optimise production processes parameters
Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competenceshealth, safety and hygiene legislation
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
kiln types
Kiln characteristics, operation and types such as periodic kilns, updraft kilns, downdraft kilns, sprung arch kilns, or catenary arch kilns.
Optional skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencemanage kiln ventilation
Managing a product specific and energy efficient kiln ventilation.
Cross-sector
5 competencesmaintain equipment
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
manage waste
Manage or dispose of significant amounts of waste materials and/or hazardous materials, in accordance with legislation, thereby respecting environmental and company responsibilities. Ensure required licenses and permits are in place and reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming practices followed.
green
- Scope note
- Includes recycling regulations.
perform kiln maintenance
Perform small maintenance tasks on drawing kiln such as replacing the cooling pads of the jacket and plugging in the kiln with mortar.
validate raw materials
Perform equipment validations and calibrations, along with methods and procedures for receiving incoming raw materials from suppliers.
write batch record documentation
Write reports on the manufactured batches history taking into account the raw data, tests performed and compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of each batch of product.