Tobacco Curer
Control heating equipment in tobacco barns to cure tobacco. Also known as Ham Curer, Meat Curer
Controls heating equipment in tobacco barns to cure tobacco: Starts coal or wood fire in furnace, lights oil or gas burner, or turns on electric furnace to heat barn. Regulates temperature and draft controls, depending on type of tobacco and weather conditions, until leaves are yellowed. Observes color and moisture content of leaves to determine when to increase heat and regulate draft controls to dry leaves and stems. When bulk curing barns are used, starts and regulates fan speed to control movement of air and heat through tobacco leaves.
Personality Traits
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Salary and Education
Nationally: $18,000 – $44,000
Main education level: High School
source: US Dept of Labor
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