Ring Kiln Worker (Brick Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Ring kiln workers operate ring-shaped kilns (continuous kilns) and fire bricks made from clay raw materials at high temperatures. This is a technical occupation.
Description
Ring kiln workers (brick manufacturing) are specialists who use ring kilns (continuous kilns) to fire bricks with clay as the main raw material at high temperatures. They perform raw material mixing, drying management of molded products, fuel feeding, temperature control, patrol inspections inside the kiln, product removal (kiln unloading), quality inspection, and more. Since kiln temperatures exceed 1000°C, safety management and precise temperature control are required. They also handle equipment maintenance and combustion efficiency optimization, contributing to improved yield and product quality.
Future Outlook
While stable demand is expected due to construction needs and demand for refractory materials, the advancement of automation requires multi-skilling and acquisition of equipment maintenance skills.
Personality Traits
Work Style
High-Temperature Environment Work / Indoor Standing Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Operator → Line Leader → Quality Control → Production Management → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Firing Temperature Management / High-Temperature Equipment Operation / Raw Materials Mixing / Safety and Health Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Equipment Maintenance Knowledge / Forklift Operation Skills / Machine Maintenance / Quality Control Methods (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires meticulous attention to firing temperature and quality control. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and frequent handling of heavy materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks with little creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Sufficient with scale reading rather than advanced mathematical analysis. |
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