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.
- O*NET-SOC code
51-9051.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$48,040
Employment, U.S.14,280
Median hourly wage$23.10
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35,960 | $41,130 | $48,040 | $59,830 | $69,800 |
By state (43)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1,090 | $50,600 | 5.63 |
| Arizona | 140 | $44,530 | 0.47 |
| Arkansas | 150 | $43,560 | 1.22 |
| California | 900 | $45,300 | 0.54 |
| Colorado | 100 | $55,770 | 0.36 |
| Florida | 350 | $42,400 | 0.38 |
| Georgia | 870 | $50,820 | 1.93 |
| Idaho | 120 | $57,690 | 1.49 |
| Illinois | 230 | $62,870 | 0.41 |
| Indiana | 650 | $48,770 | 2.23 |
| Iowa | 100 | $45,910 | 0.71 |
| Kansas | 210 | $62,350 | 1.56 |
| Kentucky | 240 | $75,620 | 1.32 |
| Louisiana | 120 | $47,820 | 0.69 |
| Maine | 70 | $48,060 | 1.27 |
| Maryland | 100 | $77,440 | 0.38 |
| Massachusetts | 120 | $53,300 | 0.36 |
| Michigan | 420 | $47,410 | 1.03 |
| Minnesota | 100 | $47,210 | 0.36 |
| Mississippi | 370 | $44,370 | 3.43 |
| Missouri | 270 | $49,470 | 1.01 |
| Montana | 100 | $53,250 | 2.11 |
| Nebraska | 100 | $41,650 | 1.10 |
| New Hampshire | 60 | $49,250 | 0.93 |
| New Jersey | 300 | $52,440 | 0.77 |
| New York | 490 | $49,280 | 0.55 |
| North Carolina | 530 | $39,310 | 1.17 |
| North Dakota | 70 | $60,170 | 1.66 |
| Ohio | 1,580 | $46,190 | 3.10 |
| Oklahoma | 370 | $42,970 | 2.36 |
| Oregon | 540 | $50,820 | 2.99 |
| Pennsylvania | 410 | $49,610 | 0.74 |
| South Carolina | 300 | $48,170 | 1.41 |
| South Dakota | 40 | $48,200 | 1.02 |
| Tennessee | 640 | $44,710 | 2.14 |
| Texas | 780 | $45,040 | 0.61 |
| Utah | 130 | $45,610 | 0.79 |
| Vermont | 50 | $52,560 | 1.83 |
| Virginia | 260 | $49,650 | 0.70 |
| Washington | 430 | $58,580 | 1.31 |
| West Virginia | 80 | $45,690 | 1.29 |
| Wisconsin | 210 | $56,140 | 0.77 |
| Wyoming | 50 | $62,130 | 1.87 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Troubleshooting | 0.88 | 0.954 |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Time Management | 0.76 | 0.946 |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Equipment Maintenance | 1.62 | 0.944 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | Judgment and Decision Making | 0.88 | 0.942 |
| Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation | Troubleshooting | 0.88 | 0.941 |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Equipment Maintenance | 1.25 | 0.937 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders, excluding software Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Operational databases | 5 of 20 | 19.2x |
| SAP software | 11 of 20 | 1.8x |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | 4 of 20 | 1.1x |
| Microsoft Outlook | 14 of 20 | 1.0x |
| Microsoft Office software | 17 of 20 | 1.0x |
| Email software | 3 of 20 | 0.5x |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | 7 of 20 | 0.5x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 3.88 | 3.50 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.62 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.50 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.12 | 1.50 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.50 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.88 | 1.12 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.88 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.62 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | 3.52 | 3.58 |
| Production and Processing | 3.21 | 3.28 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.13 | 2.69 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.97 | 2.93 |
| English Language | 2.84 | 2.60 |
| Education and Training | 2.77 | 3.26 |
| Mathematics | 2.68 | 2.11 |
| Administration and Management | 2.63 | 2.39 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.56 | 2.13 |
| Chemistry | 2.42 | 2.88 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 2.30 | 1.56 |
| Telecommunications | 2.29 | 1.55 |
| Design | 2.28 | 1.97 |
| Psychology | 2.24 | 2.04 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.16 | 2.40 |
| Transportation | 2.10 | 1.40 |
| Administrative | 2.09 | 1.89 |
| Communications and Media | 2.01 | 1.42 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 1.99 | 1.95 |
| Building and Construction | 1.97 | 1.69 |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.91 | 1.44 |
| Sales and Marketing | 1.89 | 1.44 |
| Foreign Language | 1.83 | 1.20 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.83 | 1.16 |
| Law and Government | 1.83 | 1.03 |
| Physics | 1.81 | 1.34 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.76 | 1.64 |
| Food Production | 1.71 | 1.15 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.71 | 1.07 |
| Biology | 1.42 | not rated |
| Geography | 1.35 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.31 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.19 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.62 | 3.12 |
| Control Precision | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.38 | 3.62 |
| Written Comprehension | 3.38 | 3.12 |
| Near Vision | 3.25 | 3.88 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.25 | 2.88 |
| Oral Expression | 3.12 | 3.38 |
| Reaction Time | 3.12 | 3.38 |
| Selective Attention | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Information Ordering | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.00 | 3.25 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Category Flexibility | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Static Strength | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Written Expression | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Extent Flexibility | 2.75 | 3.25 |
| Finger Dexterity | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Rate Control | 2.38 | 2.50 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.25 | 2.50 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Far Vision | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Visualization | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Time Sharing | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Depth Perception | 2.12 | 2.50 |
| Response Orientation | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Stamina | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.12 | 1.50 |
| Number Facility | 2.12 | 1.50 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.00 | 1.38 |
| Originality | 2.00 | 1.12 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.00 | 1.12 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Memorization | 1.75 | 1.25 |
| Speed of Closure | 1.75 | 1.12 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.62 | 0.88 |
| Night Vision | 1.62 | 0.75 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Sound Localization | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.38 | 0.50 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.00 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- Inventory tracking software
- Machine operation software
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TN-KY | 110 | 11.32 | $44,620 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 100 | 9.84 | $48,110 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | 120 | 8.22 | $48,940 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | 100 | 6.62 | $40,560 |
| Birmingham, AL | 290 | 6.00 | $57,220 |
| Toledo, OH | 140 | 5.20 | $50,960 |
| Tulsa, OK | 110 | 2.69 | $44,340 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 270 | 2.65 | $46,680 |
| Cleveland, OH | 230 | 2.39 | $46,140 |
| Rochester, NY | 100 | 2.15 | $46,180 |