conform with production requirements
Conform with production requirements by reading the production schedule and adjusting temperature to the actual humidity, size and type of the products which will be dried.
Clay products dry kiln operators manage drying tunnels that are meant for drying clay products prior to their treatment in kiln.
Competences and skills
15 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesoperate drying blowers
Operate the portable air and heat blowers by placing them in the drying aisles in order to dry specific products.
tend drying tunnels
Tend the tunnels which are used to dry clay products such as bricks or roofing tiles prior to their further processing into the kiln.
Cross-sector
5 competencesfollow production schedule
Follow production schedule taking into account all requirements, times and needs. This schedule outlines what individual commodities must be produced in each time period and encapsulates various concerns like production, staffing, inventory, etc. It is usually linked to manufacturing where the plan indicates when and how much of each product will be demanded. Utilise all the information in the actual implementation of the plan.
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.
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.
monitor manufacturing impact
Check the impact of manufacturing machinery on the environment, analysing temperature levels, water quality and air pollution.
green
optimise production processes parameters
Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.
Optional skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesadvise on clay products handling
Advise other workers on the covering of end-products with tarpaulin.
patch clay products
Patch damaged products using handtools and patch clay.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmanage kiln ventilation
Managing a product specific and energy efficient kiln ventilation.
monitor end-product drying process
Let the end-products to cool and dry during the correct amount of time. If necessary, hasten the drying process using kilns or delay it by allowing water to humidify the products.
Cross-sector
3 competencesadjust production schedule
Adjust work schedule in order to maintain permanent shift operation.
train employees
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.
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.