Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Tasks Include:
- Draw smelted metal samples from furnaces or kettles for analysis, and calculate types and amounts of materials needed to ensure that materials meet specifications.
- Drain, transfer, or remove molten metal from furnaces, and place it into molds, using hoists, pumps, or ladles.
- Record production data, and maintain production logs.
- Operate controls to move or discharge metal workpieces from furnaces.
- Weigh materials to be charged into furnaces, using scales.
- Regulate supplies of fuel and air, or control flow of electric current and water coolant to heat furnaces and adjust temperatures.
- Inspect furnaces and equipment to locate defects and wear.
- Observe air and temperature gauges or metal color and fluidity, and turn fuel valves or adjust controls to maintain required temperatures.
- Kindle fires, and shovel fuel and other materials into furnaces or onto conveyors by hand, with hoists, or by directing crane operators.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: -1.8%
National: -6.3%
Education
High School Diploma
Job Zone:
Two: Some Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Median Earnings:
National
$50,280.00
State
$43,410.00
Regional
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Description
Career Cluster: | Manufacturing |
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.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Education
Required Level of Education
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 64.14%
- Less than a High School Diploma = 35.86%
Related Work Experience
- None = 33.02%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 18.69%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 15.03%
- Over 10 years = 13.65%
- Up to and including 1 month = 12.16%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 2.87%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 2.50%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 2.08%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Up to and including 1 month = 23.63%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 21.69%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 19.46%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 13.52%
- Over 10 years = 13.52%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 7.22%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 0.95%
On-the-Job Training
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 24.97%
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 21.72%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 14.47%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 13.52%
- Over 10 years = 13.52%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 10.85%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 0.95%
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Draw smelted metal samples from furnaces or kettles for analysis, and calculate types and amounts of materials needed to ensure that materials meet specifications.
- Drain, transfer, or remove molten metal from furnaces, and place it into molds, using hoists, pumps, or ladles.
- Record production data, and maintain production logs.
- Operate controls to move or discharge metal workpieces from furnaces.
- Weigh materials to be charged into furnaces, using scales.
- Regulate supplies of fuel and air, or control flow of electric current and water coolant to heat furnaces and adjust temperatures.
- Inspect furnaces and equipment to locate defects and wear.
- Observe air and temperature gauges or metal color and fluidity, and turn fuel valves or adjust controls to maintain required temperatures.
- Kindle fires, and shovel fuel and other materials into furnaces or onto conveyors by hand, with hoists, or by directing crane operators.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Observe operations inside furnaces, using television screens, to ensure that problems do not occur.
- Remove impurities from the surface of molten metal, using strainers.
- Sprinkle chemicals over molten metal to bring impurities to the surface.
- Direct work crews in the cleaning and repair of furnace walls and flooring.
- Prepare material to load into furnaces, including cleaning, crushing, or applying chemicals, by using crushing machines, shovels, rakes, or sprayers.
- Scrape accumulations of metal oxides from floors, molds, and crucibles, and sift and store them for reclamation.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
75.25 | Production and Processing | Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
66.50 | Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
55.00 | Public Safety and Security | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
54.25 | Administration and Management | Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
50.00 | Education and Training | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
72.00 | Operations Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
68.75 | Operation and Control | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
65.50 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
50.00 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
50.00 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
50.00 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
50.00 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
50.00 | Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
50.00 | Quality Control Analysis | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
72.00 | Control Precision | The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
68.75 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
68.75 | Manual Dexterity | The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
68.75 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
65.50 | Reaction Time | The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears. |
65.50 | Arm-Hand Steadiness | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
59.50 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
56.25 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
56.25 | Multilimb Coordination | The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. |
53.00 | Depth Perception | The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object. |
53.00 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
53.00 | Extent Flexibility | The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. |
53.00 | Static Strength | The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. |
53.00 | Perceptual Speed | The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. |
53.00 | Rate Control | The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene. |
53.00 | Hearing Sensitivity | The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. |
50.00 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
50.00 | Visual Color Discrimination | The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. |
50.00 | Finger Dexterity | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
50.00 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
50.00 | Trunk Strength | The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing. |
50.00 | Flexibility of Closure | The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
50.00 | Response Orientation | The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part. |
50.00 | Glare Sensitivity | The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting. |
50.00 | Auditory Attention | The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
77.50 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
76.75 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
76.25 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
75.50 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
73.75 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
69.75 | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
64.25 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
63.50 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
61.25 | Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information | Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
60.75 | Controlling Machines and Processes | Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
59.75 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
59.00 | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
59.00 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
59.00 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
57.00 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
57.00 | Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others | Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
56.75 | Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment | Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft. |
55.75 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
55.50 | Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment | Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
55.25 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
55.00 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
54.50 | Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates | Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
51.25 | Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
50.25 | Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
81.25 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
79.50 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
74.25 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
72.75 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
72.00 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
70.75 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
70.75 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
67.25 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
63.50 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
62.50 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
61.75 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
61.50 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
59.50 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
56.50 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
53.75 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
51.25 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
94.50 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
100.00 | Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
99.00 | Exposed to Contaminants | How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
97.20 | Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings? |
96.40 | Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures? |
90.80 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
89.40 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
88.20 | Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.) |
85.40 | Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions? |
83.60 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
81.60 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
81.00 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
80.80 | Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection? |
80.80 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
80.60 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
80.40 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
80.20 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
78.80 | Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)? |
77.00 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
76.60 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
74.80 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
74.60 | Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment? |
71.60 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
70.40 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
69.60 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
67.80 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
67.60 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
65.20 | Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body | How much does this job require bending or twisting your body? |
61.00 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
58.60 | Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting | How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions? |
58.20 | Degree of Automation | How automated is the job? |
55.20 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
54.20 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
53.20 | Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions? |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
- Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $36,460.00 | $50,280.00 | $63,280.00 |
Virginia | $30,610.00 | $43,410.00 | $52,420.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 15,900 | 14,900 | -6.3% |
Virginia | 163 | 160 | -1.8% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
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- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- Sewers, Hand
- Sewing Machine Operators
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
- Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers
- Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing
- Team Assemblers
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other
- Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
- Tire Builders
- Tool and Die Makers
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
- Upholsterers
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- Woodworkers, All Other
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
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Titles
- Arc / Argon Oxygen Decarborization Melter (ARC / AOD Melter)
- Arc Furnace Operator
- Argon Oxygen Decarborization Refining Vessel Operator (AOD Refining Vessel Operator)
- Automatic Furnace Operator
- Backbreaker
- Bessemer Converter Blower
- Bessemer Converter Operator
- Bessemer Regulator
- Blade Bender Furnace Tender
- Blast Furnace Blower
- Blast Furnace Keeper
- Blast Furnace Operator
- Blast Furnace Tender
- Blower Operator
- Burner
- Burner Tender
- Cadmium Burner
- Central Melt Specialist
- Charge Operator
- Charger Operator
- Charging Machine Operator
- Coke Burner
- Coke Drawer
- Condenser Setter
- Control Room Operator
- Converter
- Converter Operator
- Converter Skimmer
- Cooler Operator
- Copper Tapper
- Cover Operator
- Crucible Furnace Tender
- Cupola Melter
- Cupola Operator
- Cupola Tender
- Desilverizer
- Direct Casting Operator
- Electric Arc Furnace Operator
- Electric Furnace Operator
- Electric Melt Operator
- Feeder
- Fettler
- Fire Regulator
- Floater
- Flux Plant Operator
- Flux Tube Attendant
- Foundry Worker Apprentice
- Furnace Charger
- Furnace Checker
- Furnace Door Tender
- Furnace Filler
- Furnace Firer
- Furnace Hand
- Furnace Keeper
- Furnace Loader
- Furnace Operator
- Furnace Puncher
- Furnace Roaster
- Furnace Tapper
- Furnace Tender
- Gas Reverser
- Gas Tender
- Head Charger
- Hearth Feeder
- Hot Baller
- Hot Blast Worker
- Hot Car Charger
- Hot Iron Worker
- Hot Metal Car Operator
- Hot Metal Charger
- Induction Furnace Operator
- Ingot Passer
- Iron Caster
- Iron Founder
- Iron Melter
- Kettle Skimmer
- Kettle Worker
- Kiln Burner
- Kiln Firer
- Kiln Operator
- Kiln Packer
- Kiln Tender
- Lead Furnace Operator
- Lead Refiner
- Lead Shop Operator
- Leveler
- Manganese Heater
- Melt Down Furnace Operator
- Melt Room Operator
- Melt Supervisor
- Melter
- Melting Furnace Skimmer
- Melting Operator
- Metal Furnace Operator
- Metal Melter
- Metal Off Bearer
- Metal Reclamation Kettle Tender
- Metal Refiner
- Metal Roaster
- Metal Smelter
- Muffle Worker
- Muffler Hand
- Muffler Tender
- Observer
- Oil Burner
- Oil Burner Journeyman
- Open Hearth Furnace Operator
- Open Hearth Melter
- Open Hearth Worker
- Ore Charger
- Ore Dryer
- Ore Roaster
- Ore Smelter
- Ore Storage Drier
- Oven Heater
- Oven Operator
- Oven Tender
- Oven Worker
- Oxygen Furnace Operator
- Pig Caster
- Pig Casting Machine Operator
- Pig Furnace Operator
- Pig Machine Operator
- Pipe Out Worker
- Plunger
- Poler
- Pot Feeder
- Pot Filler
- Pot Operator
- Pot Puller
- Pot Puncher
- Pot Room Tapper
- Pot Tender
- Puddler
- Pull Up Hand
- Puller Out
- Puncher
- Pusher Runner
- Pyrometer Operator
- Rabbler
- Reclamation Furnace Operator
- Reduction Furnace Operator
- Refiner
- Reheat Furnace Operator
- Remelt Worker
- Remelter
- Residue Furnace Operator
- Retort Cooler
- Retort Fireman
- Retort Furnace Operator
- Retort Loader
- Retort Pre-Cooker
- Reverberatory Furnace Operator
- Roaster
- Rodman
- Ross Furnace Operator
- Rotary Furnace Operator
- Rotary Kiln Operator
- Scrap Charger
- Scrap Kettle Tender
- Scruff Worker
- Shove Up
- Sinter Machine Operator
- Skimmer
- Slag Skimmer
- Slagger
- Smelter
- Smelter Charger
- Smelter Operator
- Steel Melter
- Stirrer
- Stove Tender
- Tin Recovery Worker
- Topper
- Utility Person
- Vessel Operator
- Zinc Furnace Charger
- Zinc Skimmer
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