Skill
operate furnace
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, to produce specified types of steel, or to finish other materials such as cokes. Set furnace controls to regulate temperatures and heating time.
Alternative Names
tend furnacefurnace tendingtending of furnacecontrolling furnaceoperating of furnacecontrol furnaceoperating furnaceoperation of furnacetending furnacefurnace operation
Essential for these occupations
operate furnace is listed as an essential skill for 4 occupation(s).
Optional for these occupations
operate furnace is a useful but optional skill for 6 occupation(s).
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