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.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
18 tasks analyzed
Monitor equipment operation, gauges, and panel lights to detect deviations from standards.
Confer with supervisors or other equipment operators to report equipment malfunctions or to resolve production problems.
Press and adjust controls to activate, set, and regulate equipment according to specifications.
Record gauge readings, test results, and shift production in log books.
Stop equipment and clear blockages or jams, using fingers, wire, or hand tools.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitor equipment operation, gauges, and panel lights to detect deviations from standards. | - | - | - |
| Confer with supervisors or other equipment operators to report equipment malfunctions or to resolve production problems. | - | - | - |
| Press and adjust controls to activate, set, and regulate equipment according to specifications. | - | - | - |
| Record gauge readings, test results, and shift production in log books. | - | - | - |
| Stop equipment and clear blockages or jams, using fingers, wire, or hand tools. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$47,010
per year
Mean Wage
$49,250
per year
Employment
16K
workers
Wage Range
$35,010 - $66,190
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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