Kiln operator vs kiln fireman

The differences between kiln operators and kiln firemen can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a kiln fireman has an average salary of $33,735, 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 kiln fireman are dryers, RAN, and equipment operation.

Kiln operator vs kiln fireman overview

	Kiln Operator	Kiln Fireman
Yearly salary	$33,268	$33,735
Hourly rate	$15.99	$16.22
Growth rate	7%	4%
Number of jobs	47,809	102
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 68%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Kiln operator vs kiln fireman salary

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

	Kiln Operator	Kiln Fireman
Average salary	$33,268	$33,735
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $41,000	Between $23,000 And $47,000
Highest paying City	Hillsboro, OR	-
Highest paying state	North Dakota	-
Best paying company	Rosboro	-
Best paying industry	Construction	-

Differences between kiln operator and kiln fireman education

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

	Kiln Operator	Kiln Fireman
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 68%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Kiln operator vs kiln fireman demographics

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

	Kiln Operator	Kiln Fireman
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 90.8% Female, 9.2%	Male, 98.1% Female, 1.9%
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, 8.7% Unknown, 8.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.9% Asian, 4.6% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between kiln operator and kiln fireman 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.

Kiln fireman example responsibilities.

Manage and buy lumber, run the kilns and boughtlumber from all hardwood producing areas.
Service locomotives by refueling, refilling sand tank, cleaning and washing interior/exterior of locomotives, transporting locomotives to appropriate tracks.
Operate ceramic kiln in the manufacture of electronic capacitors.

Kiln operator vs kiln fireman skills

Common kiln operator skills

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

Common kiln fireman skills

Dryers, 29%
RAN, 25%
Equipment Operation, 23%
Test Results, 23%

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