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

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Experienced Foundry Technician - Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc - West Allis, WI
Operating both No-Bake and Investment Casting lines in our completely refurbished and updated ... Melt furnace preparation Furnace charge * Chemistry control * Metal sampling and additions ...

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

2020 employment: 17,800
May 2021 median annual wage: $43,710

Job Outlook

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

Number of new jobs: 900
Growth rate: 5 percent (Slower than average)

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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