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

United States

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Growth Opportunity

2.60% growth rate
1,400 annual job openings

Wage Range

$24/hour 20.05 24.18 50th percentile 30.42

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

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

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