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.

Weigh or measure specified amounts of ingredients or materials for processing, using devices such as scales and calipers. Press and adjust controls in order to activate, set, and regulate equipment according to specifications. Monitor equipment operation, gauges, and panel lights in order to detect deviations from standards. Read and interpret work orders and instructions in order to determine work assignments, process specifications, and production schedules. Record gauge readings, test results, and shift production in log books. Confer with supervisors or other equipment operators in order to report equipment malfunctions or to resolve production problems. Examine or test samples of processed substances, or collect samples for laboratory testing, in order to ensure conformance to specifications. Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment, using scrapers, solvents, air hoses, oil, and hand tools. Transport materials and products to and from work areas, manually or using carts, handtrucks, or hoists. Stop equipment and clear blockages or jams, using fingers, wire, or hand tools. Remove products from equipment, manually or using hoists, and prepare them for storage, shipment, or additional processing. Calculate amounts of materials to be loaded into furnaces, adjusting amounts as necessary for specific conditions. Feed fuel, such as coal and coke, into fireboxes or onto conveyors, and remove ashes from furnaces, using shovels and buckets. Melt or refine metal before casting, calculating required temperatures; and observe metal color and adjust controls as necessary in order to maintain required temperatures. Replace worn or defective equipment parts, using hand tools. Load equipment receptacles or conveyors with material to be processed, by hand or using hoists. Sprinkle chemicals on the surface of molten metal in order to bring impurities to surface and remove impurities, using strainers. Direct crane operators and crew members to load vessels with materials to be processed.

Production and Processing -- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Public Safety and Security -- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. Education and Training -- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Instructing -- Teaching others how to do something. Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Troubleshooting -- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Learning Strategies -- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Selective Attention -- The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Perceptual Speed -- The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment -- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. Coaching and Developing Others -- Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.