Kiln Operator, Wood

Aliases: Wood Kiln Operator, Wood Furnace Operator, Wood Furnace Technician

Industry/Sector(s): Wood and Carpentry

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Kiln Operator, Wood is expected to perform include:

Operating steam kiln for seasoning or drying wood to specified moisture content
Feeding water into boiler and lighting fire in boiler fire-box
Directing workers to load and place lumber in kiln
Ascertaining moisture content of wood at various locations in kiln by moisture metre or simple methods
Waiting till boiler acquires sufficient heat, planning drying cycle according to moisture content, dimensions and species of wood
Adjusting valve to release and regulate flow of steam into kiln
Starting water pump to feed additional water into boiler
Setting automatic controls to regulate kiln temperature and humidity for specified time
Switching on fans inside kiln and getting kiln doors closed to make it air-tight
Recording humidity and kiln temperature
Controlling valves to regulate steam supply while maintaining balance between temperatures and moisture content to avoid damage to wood
Keeping lumber in kiln for specified period
Opening kiln on completion of drying cycle and verifying moisture content of wood

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It needs one to be on their toes
Need to handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Wood & carpentry units usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours every day. This may vary from unit to unit
Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Coming soon

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of different types of wood, such as Sheesham, Mango, Teak, Rosewood, Plywood and Particle Wood
Well-versed in kiln operations
Knowledge of wood, lumber and kiln
Knowledge of moisture testing methods
Proficient in operating valves, pumps, automatic controls
Ability to plan drying cycle of kiln
Well-versed in controlling temperature and humidity inside kiln and health and safety guidelines
Proficiency in directing workers to remove lumber from kiln when dried

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Ability to perform the duties of a Boiler Attendant
Ability to attend to other work when kiln is not working

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ²

Indian Training Institutes
Indian Plywood Industries Research & Training Institute

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://msme.gov.in/Outcome_Budget-2007-08-SSI.pdf
http://www.dcmsme.gov.in/sido/ktdgi01x.htm http://msme.gov.in/ssi-ar-eng-2006-07.pdf

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

Coming soon

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Coming soon

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: No

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with 2-4 years of experience - ₹ 5,500 to ₹ 6,500 per month
For candidates with 4 years’ experience or more - ₹ 6,500 to ₹ 7,500 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Coming soon

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁶

Wooden kilns and wooden furnaces across India

KEYWORDS

Wood Furnace Operator
Wood Kiln Operator
Wood Furnace Technician
Wood Incinerator Operator
Lumber Kiln Operator

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7521.0100	Kiln Operator, Wood
ISCO 2008	Wood Treaters	NA
NIC 2008	16109	Activities related to saw milling and planing of wood n.e.c.
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 7
2	/ https://targetstudy.com/iti/trade/11-carpenter http://www.ipirti.gov.in/shorttermcoursekolkata.html
3	http://www.tradeindia.com/fp1193334/Wood-Waste-Fired-Furnace-Kiln.html
4	http://www.paycheck.in/main/salary/minimumwages/maharashtra
5	http://www.indianmirror.com/indian-industries/furniture.html
6	http://www.tradeindia.com/fp1193334/Wood-Waste-Fired-Furnace-Kiln.html http://dir.indiamart.com/impcat/kilns.html http://www.indianyellowpages.com/india/manufacturers/k/kilns.htm

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