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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.


New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$45.6k

Annual median Salary

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Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.


56%

High school diploma or equivalent

21%

Less than high school diploma

16%

Post-secondary certificate

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Dry Kiln Operator

Furnace Operator

Kiln Fireman

Kiln Operator

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