Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
Top 3 furnace operator Jobs
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Production Operator, Processing - Weekend Nights
- Abbott Laboratories
- Columbus,OH
Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality and safety system. Responsible for the manufacturing of liquid adult, pediatric and medical nutritional products. Lifting and physical handling of raw ingredients during...
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Material Handler Melting
- Amsted Rail
- Groveport,OH
Material Handler-Furnace (3rd Helper) works in the basement of the facility with a significant portion of time operating a fork truck. Fork truck is used to retrieve full hoppers of hubs, risers, slag, etc. and transfer them to the dumping area to be...
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Chemical Operator 1 (Pay Range $26.00-$28.00 per hour) Job
- Arkema Inc.
- Columbus,OH
Chemical Operator BKey Responsibilities but limited to:* Must follow all safety rules, regulations, operating procedures, and corporate/plant policies* Wear powered air purifying respirator as needed* Be able to lift 50 pounds* Ability to go up...
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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