JobSOC 51-9051

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders

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.

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

Mechanical3.5 of 5

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