Furnace Feeder Career

*A job as a Furnace Feeder falls under the broader career category of Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic : Set up, operate, or tend heating equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, soaking pits, or vacuum equipment to temper, harden, anneal, or heat treat metal or plastic objects.


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Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plasti Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$39,010

Median Hourly Wage

$18.75*

Total Employed Nationally

19,780


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.