JobSOC 51-4051

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

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Studied through

0 programs

The official crosswalk lists no program for this job.

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Draws on

Production and Processing4.0 of 5
Mechanical3.7 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.