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

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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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

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