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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.


New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$50.2k

Annual median Salary

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Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.


%

High school diploma or equivalent

%

Less than high school diploma

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Typical Job Titles

Central Melt Specialist

Furnace Operator

Melter

Vacuum Melter

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