Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend furnaces, such as gas, oil, coal, electric-arc or electric induction, open-hearth, or oxygen furnaces, to melt and refine metal before casting or to produce specified types of steel.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
15 tasks analyzed
Regulate supplies of fuel and air, or control flow of electric current and water coolant to heat furnaces and adjust temperatures.
Draw smelted metal samples from furnaces or kettles for analysis, and calculate types and amounts of materials needed to ensure that materials meet specifications.
Prepare material to load into furnaces, including cleaning, crushing, or applying chemicals, by using crushing machines, shovels, rakes, or sprayers.
Weigh materials to be charged into furnaces, using scales.
Record production data, and maintain production logs.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulate supplies of fuel and air, or control flow of electric current and water coolant to heat furnaces and adjust temperatures. | - | - | - |
| Draw smelted metal samples from furnaces or kettles for analysis, and calculate types and amounts of materials needed to ensure that materials meet specifications. | - | - | - |
| Prepare material to load into furnaces, including cleaning, crushing, or applying chemicals, by using crushing machines, shovels, rakes, or sprayers. | - | - | - |
| Weigh materials to be charged into furnaces, using scales. | - | - | - |
| Record production data, and maintain production logs. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$55,770
per year
Mean Wage
$57,290
per year
Employment
20K
workers
Wage Range
$38,760 - $80,280
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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