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

Top 3 furnace operator Jobs

  • Operator - IGEL - Columbus,OH

    Operating Engineer Hours: 7-5 p.m.; weekend and evening hours as required. Job Location: Various Job Sites Summary: Our Operating Engineers operate a variety of different machinery and work on different types of construction job...

  • Brewery Production Operator - Anheuser-Busch InBev, SA/NV - Columbus,OH

    Production operators are a vital piece of the Supply organization within Anheuser Busch. Production operators help pump out the volume working with high-speed, automated technology. Safety first, quality always, then volume. Production operators are...

  • Production Operator - Niagara Bottling, LLC - Gahanna,OH

    Responsible for overall maintaining of a production line, including starting and stopping of all equipment (palletizers, carton makers, carton sealers, drop packers, injection, etc.) as applicable. Ability to perform minor adjustments to production...

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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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