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KILN OPERATOR [19 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2025-11-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rotary kiln operator-primary metal and mineral products processing
1, record 1, English, rotary%20kiln%20operator%2Dprimary%20metal%20and%20mineral%20products%20processing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de four rotatif - traitement du minerai et du métal de première fusion
1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20four%20rotatif%20%2D%20traitement%20du%20minerai%20et%20du%20m%C3%A9tal%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20fusion
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de four rotatif - traitement du minerai et du métal de première fusion 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20four%20rotatif%20%2D%20traitement%20du%20minerai%20et%20du%20m%C3%A9tal%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20fusion
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2025-11-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lime kiln operator-mineral and metal processing
1, record 2, English, lime%20kiln%20operator%2Dmineral%20and%20metal%20processing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de four à chaux - traitement du minerai et du métal
1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20four%20%C3%A0%20chaux%20%2D%20traitement%20du%20minerai%20et%20du%20m%C3%A9tal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de four à chaux - traitement du minerai et du métal 1, record 2, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20four%20%C3%A0%20chaux%20%2D%20traitement%20du%20minerai%20et%20du%20m%C3%A9tal
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2025-11-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- drawing kiln operator
1, record 3, English, drawing%20kiln%20operator
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de puits d'étirage
1, record 3, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20puits%20d%27%C3%A9tirage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de puits d'étirage 1, record 3, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20puits%20d%27%C3%A9tirage
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2023-03-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- malt house kiln operator-food and beverage processing
1, record 4, English, malt%20house%20kiln%20operator%2Dfood%20and%20beverage%20processing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tourailleur de malterie - transformation des aliments et boissons
1, record 4, French, tourailleur%20de%20malterie%20%2D%20transformation%20des%20aliments%20et%20boissons
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- tourailleuse de malterie - transformation des aliments et boissons 1, record 4, French, tourailleuse%20de%20malterie%20%2D%20transformation%20des%20aliments%20et%20boissons
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2023-02-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- decorating kiln operator-clay products
1, record 5, English, decorating%20kiln%20operator%2Dclay%20products
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de four à produits décorés - produits en argile
1, record 5, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20four%20%C3%A0%20produits%20d%C3%A9cor%C3%A9s%20%2D%20produits%20en%20argile
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de four à produits décorés - produits en argile 1, record 5, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20four%20%C3%A0%20produits%20d%C3%A9cor%C3%A9s%20%2D%20produits%20en%20argile
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2023-02-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- brick kiln operator-clay products
1, record 6, English, brick%20kiln%20operator%2Dclay%20products
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de four à briques - produits en argile
1, record 6, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20four%20%C3%A0%20briques%20%2D%20produits%20en%20argile
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de four à briques - produits en argile 1, record 6, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20four%20%C3%A0%20briques%20%2D%20produits%20en%20argile
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2023-02-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- periodic kiln operator-clay products
1, record 7, English, periodic%20kiln%20operator%2Dclay%20products
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de four intermittent - produits en argile
1, record 7, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20four%20intermittent%20%2D%20produits%20en%20argile
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de four intermittent - produits en argile 1, record 7, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20four%20intermittent%20%2D%20produits%20en%20argile
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - external organization data 2023-02-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- bisque kiln operator-clay products
1, record 8, English, bisque%20kiln%20operator%2Dclay%20products
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de four à biscuits - produits en argile
1, record 8, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20four%20%C3%A0%20biscuits%20%2D%20produits%20en%20argile
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de four à biscuits - produits en argile 1, record 8, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20four%20%C3%A0%20biscuits%20%2D%20produits%20en%20argile
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - external organization data 2023-02-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tunnel kiln operator-clay products
1, record 9, English, tunnel%20kiln%20operator%2Dclay%20products
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de four-tunnel - produits en argile
1, record 9, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20four%2Dtunnel%20%2D%20produits%20en%20argile
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de four-tunnel - produits en argile 1, record 9, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20four%2Dtunnel%20%2D%20produits%20en%20argile
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Key term(s)
- opérateur de four tunnel - produits en argile
- opératrice de four tunnel - produits en argile
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - external organization data 2023-02-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- glost kiln operator-clay products
1, record 10, English, glost%20kiln%20operator%2Dclay%20products
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de four de demi-grand feu - produits en argile
1, record 10, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20four%20de%20demi%2Dgrand%20feu%20%2D%20produits%20en%20argile
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de four de demi-grand feu - produits en argile 1, record 10, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20four%20de%20demi%2Dgrand%20feu%20%2D%20produits%20en%20argile
correct, feminine noun
- opérateur de four de deuxième cuisson - produits en argile 1, record 10, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20four%20de%20deuxi%C3%A8me%20cuisson%20%2D%20produits%20en%20argile
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice de four de deuxième cuisson - produits en argile 1, record 10, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20four%20de%20deuxi%C3%A8me%20cuisson%20%2D%20produits%20en%20argile
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Key term(s)
- opérateur de four de demi grand feu - produits en argile
- opératrice de four de demi grand feu - produits en argile
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - external organization data 2023-02-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- kiln operator helper-mineral products manufacturing
1, record 11, English, kiln%20operator%20helper%2Dmineral%20products%20manufacturing
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- aide-opérateur de four - fabrication de produits minéraux
1, record 11, French, aide%2Dop%C3%A9rateur%20de%20four%20%2D%20fabrication%20de%20produits%20min%C3%A9raux
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- aide-opératrice de four - fabrication de produits minéraux 1, record 11, French, aide%2Dop%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20four%20%2D%20fabrication%20de%20produits%20min%C3%A9raux
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - external organization data 2023-02-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- lime kiln operator helper-mineral products processing
1, record 12, English, lime%20kiln%20operator%20helper%2Dmineral%20products%20processing
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- aide-opérateur de four à chaux - traitement des produits minéraux
1, record 12, French, aide%2Dop%C3%A9rateur%20de%20four%20%C3%A0%20chaux%20%2D%20traitement%20des%20produits%20min%C3%A9raux
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- aide-opératrice de four à chaux - traitement des produits minéraux 1, record 12, French, aide%2Dop%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20four%20%C3%A0%20chaux%20%2D%20traitement%20des%20produits%20min%C3%A9raux
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - external organization data 2023-01-20
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- lumber kiln operator
1, record 13, English, lumber%20kiln%20operator
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de séchoir à bois
1, record 13, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20s%C3%A9choir%20%C3%A0%20bois
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de séchoir à bois 1, record 13, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20s%C3%A9choir%20%C3%A0%20bois
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - external organization data 2023-01-20
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- drying kiln operator-wood processing
1, record 14, English, drying%20kiln%20operator%2Dwood%20processing
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de séchoir - transformation du bois
1, record 14, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20s%C3%A9choir%20%2D%20transformation%20du%20bois
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de séchoir - transformation du bois 1, record 14, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20s%C3%A9choir%20%2D%20transformation%20du%20bois
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - external organization data 2023-01-17
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- lime kiln operator-pulp and paper
1, record 15, English, lime%20kiln%20operator%2Dpulp%20and%20paper
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- chaufournier - pâtes et papiers
1, record 15, French, chaufournier%20%2D%20p%C3%A2tes%20et%20papiers
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- chaufournière - pâtes et papiers 1, record 15, French, chaufourni%C3%A8re%20%2D%20p%C3%A2tes%20et%20papiers
correct, feminine noun
- opérateur de four à chaux - pâtes et papiers 1, record 15, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20four%20%C3%A0%20chaux%20%2D%20p%C3%A2tes%20et%20papiers
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice de four à chaux - pâtes et papiers 1, record 15, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20four%20%C3%A0%20chaux%20%2D%20p%C3%A2tes%20et%20papiers
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2001-01-01
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Ovens and Baking (Ceramics)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- bisque kiln operator
1, record 16, English, bisque%20kiln%20operator
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 9414 - Concrete, Clay and Stone Forming Operators. 2, record 16, English, - bisque%20kiln%20operator
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Outillage industriel
- Fours et cuisson (Céramique industrielle)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de four à biscuits
1, record 16, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20four%20%C3%A0%20biscuits
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de four à biscuits 1, record 16, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20four%20%C3%A0%20biscuits
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 9414 - Opérateurs/opératrices de machines à façonner et à finir des produits en béton, en argile ou en pierre. 2, record 16, French, - op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20four%20%C3%A0%20biscuits
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2001-01-01
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Ovens and Baking (Ceramics)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- periodic kiln operator
1, record 17, English, periodic%20kiln%20operator
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 9414 - Concrete, Clay and Stone Forming Operators. 2, record 17, English, - periodic%20kiln%20operator
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Fours et cuisson (Céramique industrielle)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de four intermittent
1, record 17, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20four%20intermittent
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de four intermittent 1, record 17, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20four%20intermittent
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 9414 - Opérateurs/opératrices de machines à façonner et à finir des produits en béton, en argile ou en pierre. 2, record 17, French, - op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20four%20intermittent
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1983-11-21
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- kiln operator 1, record 18, English, kiln%20operator
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Official title no. 8235-110 of the Canadian Classification of Occupations. 1, record 18, English, - kiln%20operator
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(WOODWORKING) 1, record 18, English, - kiln%20operator
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- conducteur de séchoir à bois 1, record 18, French, conducteur%20de%20s%C3%A9choir%20%C3%A0%20bois
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- conductrice de séchoir à bois 2, record 18, French, conductrice%20de%20s%C3%A9choir%20%C3%A0%20bois
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation officielle no 8235-110 de la Classification canadienne descriptive des professions. 1, record 18, French, - conducteur%20de%20s%C3%A9choir%20%C3%A0%20bois
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(TRAV. DU BOIS) 1, record 18, French, - conducteur%20de%20s%C3%A9choir%20%C3%A0%20bois
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1983-11-10
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- kiln operator 1, record 19, English, kiln%20operator
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Official title no. 8115-126 of the Canadian Classification of Occupations. 1, record 19, English, - kiln%20operator
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(NON-FERROUS METAL) 1, record 19, English, - kiln%20operator
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- conducteur de four 1, record 19, French, conducteur%20de%20four
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- conductrice de four 2, record 19, French, conductrice%20de%20four
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation officielle no 8115-126 de la Classification canadienne descriptive des professions. 1, record 19, French, - conducteur%20de%20four
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(MET. NON FERREUX) 1, record 19, French, - conducteur%20de%20four
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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