Occupation Profile for Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
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.
Overview
| $30,320.00 | Median Annual Wage | 1,000 | Average Job Openings Per Year |
| 9.4 | Average Unemployment Percentage | 59.4 | Percentage That Completed High School |
| 32,000 | Employment Numbers in 2006 | 33.8 | Percentage That Had Some College |
| 29,000 | Employment Numbers in 2016 (est.) | 0.0 | Percentage That Went Beyond College Degree |
Sample Job Titles
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Sources: Career Guide to Industries (CGI), Occupational Information Network (O*Net), Occupation Outlook Handbook (OOH)