Manufacturing

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

Operate or tend heating equipment other than basic metal, plastic, or food processing equipment.

Salary Breakdown

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

Average

$44,580

ANNUAL

$21.43

HOURLY

Entry Level

$30,190

ANNUAL

$14.52

HOURLY

Mid Level

$46,910

ANNUAL

$22.55

HOURLY

Expert Level

$62,290

ANNUAL

$29.95

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

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

840

Projected job openings through 2030


Top Expected Tasks

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


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Production and Processing

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

SKILL

Operations Monitoring

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Monitoring

SKILL

Operation and Control

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Control Precision

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Arm-Hand Steadiness


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