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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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Manufacturing |
| Indiana Average Salary | $41,700.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 41 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 1,372 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 1,329 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | % |
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Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Following Directions
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Work Ethic
Following Directions
Information Gathering
Problem-solving
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and Moving Objects
Adjust metal or plastic processing equipment and machinery
Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow
Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow
Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production equipment
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment
Pour material such as liquid plastic or metal into molds
Ignite fuel to activate heating equipment
Skim impurities from molten metal
Process metals using power or hand tools
Cast metal objects
Prepare site or surface before casting metal
Don/Doff industrial, production, or manufacturing related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Load/unload material, products, or workpieces into or from machinery or equipment
Collect samples for analysis or testing
Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow
Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow
Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production equipment
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment
Pour material such as liquid plastic or metal into molds
Ignite fuel to activate heating equipment
Skim impurities from molten metal
Process metals using power or hand tools
Cast metal objects
Prepare site or surface before casting metal
Don/Doff industrial, production, or manufacturing related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Load/unload material, products, or workpieces into or from machinery or equipment
Collect samples for analysis or testing
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