Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders

Use or maintain machinery that uses heat to do work other than basic metal, plastic, or food processing. This category also includes processes like removing moisture from materials, boiling, and annealing glass.

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Operate or tend heating equipment other than basic metal, plastic, or food processing equipment. Includes activities such as annealing glass, drying lumber, curing rubber, removing moisture from materials, or boiling soap.
Leadership
LOW
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
LOW
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Communication with others

Activities

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