Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders   51-4051

Manufacturing

Description

Operate or tend furnaces, such as gas, oil, coal, electric-arc or electric induction, open-hearth, or oxygen furnaces, to melt and refine metal before casting or to produce specified types of steel.

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Occupation Details

 

Location

South Carolina

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Growth Opportunity

5.90% growth rate
30 annual job openings

Wage Range

$32/hour 21.88 32.06 50th percentile 49.18

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training
(1 to 12 months)

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