Kiln operator vs calciner operator

The differences between kiln operators and calciner operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a calciner operator has an average salary of $43,368, which is higher than the $33,268 average annual salary of a kiln operator.

The top three skills for a kiln operator include safety standards, safety procedures and rail cars. The most important skills for a calciner operator are equipment operation, , and .

Kiln operator vs calciner operator overview

	Kiln Operator	Calciner Operator
Yearly salary	$33,268	$43,368
Hourly rate	$15.99	$20.85
Growth rate	7%	-
Number of jobs	47,809	26,171
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Kiln operator vs calciner operator salary

Kiln operators and calciner operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Kiln Operator	Calciner Operator
Average salary	$33,268	$43,368
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $41,000	Between $29,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	Hillsboro, OR	-
Highest paying state	North Dakota	-
Best paying company	Rosboro	-
Best paying industry	Construction	-

Differences between kiln operator and calciner operator education

There are a few differences between a kiln operator and a calciner operator in terms of educational background:

	Kiln Operator	Calciner Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Most common major	Business	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Kiln operator vs calciner operator demographics

Here are the differences between kiln operators' and calciner operators' demographics:

	Kiln Operator	Calciner Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 90.8% Female, 9.2%	Male, 91.7% Female, 8.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.0% Unknown, 8.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 5.3% White, 63.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	Black or African American, 4.2% Unknown, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Asian, 3.5% White, 70.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between kiln operator and calciner operator duties and responsibilities

Kiln operator example responsibilities.

Manage and buy lumber, run the kilns and boughtlumber from all hardwood producing areas.
Develop a new and up to date HAZWASTE program for the site
Close tunnel doors and start blowers and heaters to regulate humidity and temperature within tunnel.
Transport materials and products to and from work areas, manually or using carts, pallet jacks or hoists.
Set up and operate an extrusion machine in accordance with establish procedures and guidelines and customer requirements.
Operate spray dryer to make powder and send parts for pressing.

Calciner operator example responsibilities.

Follow all: OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and plant policies and procedures while achieving production goals.
Monitor and operate a multiple-effect evaporators to concentrate broth to specify density by evaporation.
Operate ceramic kiln in the manufacture of electronic capacitors.

Kiln operator vs calciner operator skills

Common kiln operator skills

Safety Standards, 22%
Safety Procedures, 15%
Rail Cars, 13%
Production Equipment, 7%
RAN, 5%
Moisture Content, 5%

Common calciner operator skills

Equipment Operation, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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