Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders

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This position

What They Do

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.

Salary

2014 employment: 20,900
May 2015 median annual wage: $35,360

Job Outlook

Projected employment change, 2014–24:

Number of new jobs: -2,000
Growth rate: -10 percent (Decline)

How to Become One

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience in a related occupation: None
Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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