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

Top 3 furnace operator Jobs

  • Warehouse Lead - Weekend Nights - Friday- Sunday 5:00 p.m. -5:30 a.m. - Crane Worldwide Logistics - Lockbourne,OH

    Crane Worldwide Logistics - - Responsibilities: Directs work of other team members as instructed by the team supervisor.; Ensure customer orders are picked, checked, and packed accurately and in a timely fashion.; Perform inventory counts as...

  • 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1236) - Target Stores - Columbus,OH

    Target - Up to $24.00/hour - - Responsibilities: Execute a detailed, accurate and efficient sorting operation.; Stock, organize and store reserve product and straighten merchandise on sales floor.; Maintain product availability on the...

  • Warehouse Associate - Iron Mountain - Columbus,OH

    Iron Mountain - - Responsibilities: Receive, sort, and store documents, tapes, and other media using Iron Mountain's proprietary tracking systems, ensuring inventory accuracy; Load and unload materials from trucks and within the warehouse...

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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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