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

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    DescriptionThis is not a corporate, remote or office-based position. This is a ten-week internship (40 hours per week) during the summer of 2026 located within one of Amazon's fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations or other operations...

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  • Material Handler Melting - Amsted Rail - Columbus,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...

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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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