Furnace Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation involving the design, installation, inspection, and repair of furnaces such as industrial furnaces and kilns. Uses refractory bricks and refractory mortar to construct high-temperature furnace bodies and is responsible for maintenance.
Description
Furnace workers are specialists who construct and repair furnace bodies for industrial furnaces and kilns used in ceramics, glass, metals, cement, etc. They use refractory bricks, refractory mortar, and insulation materials to assemble furnace bodies that withstand high temperatures, and perform sequential inspections and repairs. On site, they manage dimensions based on drawings, adjust gradients, perform construction using cranes and scaffolding, analyze causes of cracks or peeling, repair them, and support the long life and safe operation of the furnace. Work often involves high-temperature environments and confined spaces, requiring teamwork and high safety awareness.
Future Outlook
With the aging of industrial furnaces and plant equipment, maintenance demand is increasing. Due to strengthened environmental regulations, demand is expected to expand for technicians installing energy-saving furnaces and exhaust gas treatment furnaces.
Personality Traits
High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Patient / Team-oriented
Work Style
On-site Work / Outdoor Work / Team Work / Transfers and Business Trips
Career Path
Apprentice Furnace Worker → Furnace Worker → Lead Furnace Worker → Site Supervisor → Construction Manager
Required Skills
On-site Surveying / Refractory Brick Installation / Refractory Mortar Application / Scaffolding Assembly and Dismantling
Recommended Skills
CAD / Crane Operation (Slinging) / High-Pressure Gas Handling Knowledge / Use of Protective Gear and Safety Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the precision of gaps and gradients in the furnace body directly affects product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical load due to high-temperature environments and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is based on technology, with little need for original idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No need for advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skill Training
- Gas Welding Skill Training
- Slinging Skill Training
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