Description
Kiln firers operate kilns in order to fire decorations or glazes. They determine the level and uniformity of oven temperature, regulate the temperature, and give directions to a helper in preparing firebox and lighting fires.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
prepare kiln fireboxcontrol kiln firingmaintain furnace temperaturetransfer glazeobserve products' behaviour under processing conditionsstore productsinspect quality of productsoptimise production processes parametersmanage kiln ventilationmanage wastemaintain equipmentwrite batch record documentationvalidate raw materialsperform kiln maintenance