Tunnel Kiln Worker (Brick and Tile Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves loading raw materials for bricks and tiles into a tunnel kiln, performing temperature control and firing, and handling quality inspections of finished products and kiln maintenance.
Description
Tunnel Kiln Workers (Brick and Tile Manufacturing) load molded and dried bricks and tiles into tunnel-shaped continuous kilns and manage the combustion conditions for firing. They continuously monitor firing temperatures and kiln atmospheres, perform appropriate temperature adjustments and fuel supply, and unload the fired products for quality inspections and sorting. Kiln inspections and maintenance, as well as raw material and product transport, may involve the use of forklifts or cranes, constituting heavy labor in high-temperature environments. Knowledge of safety management and equipment maintenance is also required.
Future Outlook
There is stable demand accompanying construction needs, but as production processes advance in automation and labor reduction, advanced equipment operation and multi-skilling will be required.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Indoor high-temperature work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Site Worker → Team Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Executive
Required Skills
Kiln Interior Environment Monitoring / Quality Inspection / Raw Material Loading and Unloading Operations / Temperature Control
Recommended Skills
Equipment Maintenance / Forklift Operation / Hazardous Materials Handling / Safety Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise firing temperature adjustments that affect product quality are required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long hours of work in high-temperature environments and material handling. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine work is the main focus and there is little need for original ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex mathematical analysis is minimal, and only basic numerical management is sufficient. |
Related Qualifications
- Class B Hazardous Materials Handler
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Rigging Skills Training
Aliases
- Brick Firing Worker
- Tile Firing Worker
- Tunnel Kiln Operator
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