Kiln Car Unloader (Brick and Tile Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job involving removing fired bricks and tiles from the kiln, performing defect inspections, sorting, restacking, etc. Involves kiln car operation and heavy load transportation in a high-temperature environment.
Description
The kiln car unloader removes ceramics products such as bricks and tiles from the kiln after firing, manually unloads them from the kiln car while performing visual inspections for cracks, chips, and other defects. After inspection, products are restacked according to the specified order and quantity, and transported to the next process or shipping. The work is performed in teams and includes kiln car operation, heavy object transportation, and use of tools and handling equipment.
Future Outlook
Although automation technology is advancing, due to the diversity of shapes, manual inspection and handling will remain, and a certain level of demand is expected to continue. On the other hand, there are challenges with aging workforce and labor shortages.
Personality Traits
Has Cooperativeness / Has Physical Strength / Is Cautious / Values Discipline
Work Style
High-Temperature Environment / Indoor Work / Shift Work / Standing Work / Team Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Line Leader → Production Management Staff → Site Supervisor → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Safety and Health / Heavy Object Handling Technique / Kiln Car Operation / Product Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is needed to avoid missing small cracks or chips. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to handle long hours of heavy kiln car operation and repetitive tasks. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to endure high-temperature environments and heavy labor. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because kiln car pulling and product restacking are done in a team. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Since the work mainly consists of routine tasks, advanced analytical thinking is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | There are few tasks requiring creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only quantity management is needed; advanced quantitative analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skill Training
- Slinging Skill Training
- Small Crane Operation Skill Training
Aliases
- Kiln Discharge Worker
- Unloading Worker
Related Jobs
- Brick Manufacturing Worker
- Kiln Firing Worker
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