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.
SOC 51-4051
AI exposure: 52/100
exposed tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | 52 | $47,740 | -3% | 14,600 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Physical Stamina
- Attention to Detail
- Technical Knowledge
- Coordination
- Decision Making
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders role. Its 52/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 52/100, in the Exposed band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $47,740 median annual wage and -3% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo and Freight Agents | 52 | $48,650 | +3% | 110,200 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | 52 | $46,680 | +3% | 195,700 |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 52 | $48,820 | +3% | 29,000 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians | 52 | $50,200 | +5% | 193,200 |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | 52 | $50,820 | +3% | 153,800 |
| Machinists | 52 | $51,050 | +0% | 330,600 |
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