Heat Treating Equipment Operators

Operate heating equipment, such as furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, soaking pits, or vacuum equipment.

Heating Treating Equipment Operators set up, operate, or tend heating equipment, such as furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, soaking pits, or vacuum equipment. These machines are used to temper, harden, anneal, or heat treat metal or plastic objects.

Wages	$24.06 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Machine Shop Technology/Assistant Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
On the Job	Work Activities Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow. Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment. Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production. Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment. Position raw materials on processing or production equipment. Remove products or workpieces from production equipment. Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment. Operate heating or drying equipment. Clean production equipment.
Career Pathways	Production
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