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This career requires a high level of certain physical abilities, such as physical strength, standing or walking, good eyesight, or good hearing   

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Metal-Refining Furnace Operators

Operate furnaces to melt or refine metal.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median
 $25.13 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 National Data
Growth rate:  2.6%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.
  • Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.
  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow.
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Job Title Examples:

 Electric Furnace Operator
Iron Caster
Smelter

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $25.13
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators *

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