[Core] [64% incumbents] Regulate supplies of fuel and air, or control flow of electric current and water coolant to heat furnaces and adjust temperatures.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow. | Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow. | Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production equipment.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Draw smelted metal samples from furnaces or kettles for analysis, and calculate types and amounts of materials needed to ensure that materials meet specifications.
  DWAs: Calculate specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production. | Collect samples of materials or products for testing.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Weigh materials to be charged into furnaces, using scales.
  DWAs: Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Observe air and temperature gauges or metal color and fluidity, and turn fuel valves or adjust controls to maintain required temperatures.
  DWAs: Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions. | Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow. | Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Inspect furnaces and equipment to locate defects and wear.
  DWAs: Inspect production equipment.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Drain, transfer, or remove molten metal from furnaces, and place it into molds, using hoists, pumps, or ladles.
  DWAs: Place materials into molds.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Kindle fires, and shovel fuel and other materials into furnaces or onto conveyors by hand, with hoists, or by directing crane operators.
  DWAs: Load materials into production equipment. | Ignite fuel to activate heating equipment. | Signal others to coordinate work activities.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Prepare material to load into furnaces, including cleaning, crushing, or applying chemicals, by using crushing machines, shovels, rakes, or sprayers.
  DWAs: Clean materials to prepare them for production.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Remove impurities from the surface of molten metal, using strainers.
  DWAs: Skim impurities from molten metal.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Scrape accumulations of metal oxides from floors, molds, and crucibles, and sift and store them for reclamation.
  DWAs: Clean production equipment.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Record production data, and maintain production logs.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Operate controls to move or discharge metal workpieces from furnaces.
  DWAs: Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Observe operations inside furnaces, using television screens, to ensure that problems do not occur.
  DWAs: Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Sprinkle chemicals over molten metal to bring impurities to the surface.
  DWAs: Skim impurities from molten metal.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Direct work crews in the cleaning and repair of furnace walls and flooring.
  DWAs: Direct operational or production activities.

--- SKILLS ---
  Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Production and Processing (imp:4.01 lvl:4.08) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mechanical (imp:3.66 lvl:3.92) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.20 lvl:2.84) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administration and Management (imp:3.17 lvl:3.72) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Education and Training (imp:3.00 lvl:3.53) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.81 lvl:2.46) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Chemistry (imp:2.76 lvl:2.91) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Mathematics (imp:2.74 lvl:3.11) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  English Language (imp:2.63 lvl:2.58) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.60 lvl:2.90) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.58 lvl:1.85) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Physics (imp:2.46 lvl:2.63) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.34 lvl:1.61) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.29 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administrative (imp:2.27 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.25) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Design (imp:2.18) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Telecommunications (imp:2.09 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Transportation (imp:2.05 lvl:1.74) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Communications and Media (imp:1.94 lvl:0.91) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Psychology (imp:1.77 lvl:1.47) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.68) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Law and Government (imp:1.64 lvl:0.85) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Building and Construction (imp:1.48) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Biology (imp:1.42) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Geography (imp:1.42) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.42) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.37) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.29) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.29 lvl:0.72) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Food Production (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Control Precision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Reaction Time (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Selective Attention (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Rate Control (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Static Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Depth Perception (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Response Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Oral Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:1.75) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.38 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Originality (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Sound Localization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.10 lvl:4.77) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.07 lvl:5.68) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Getting Information (imp:4.05 lvl:4.05) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.02 lvl:4.17) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.95 lvl:4.29) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.79 lvl:4.85) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.57 lvl:4.41) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.54 lvl:4.28) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.45 lvl:3.14) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.43 lvl:3.84) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.39 lvl:3.30) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.36 lvl:3.42) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.36 lvl:3.56) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.36 lvl:3.03) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.28 lvl:3.50) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.28 lvl:3.07) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.27 lvl:3.22) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.23 lvl:3.11) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.22 lvl:3.26) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.21 lvl:3.50) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Processing Information (imp:3.20 lvl:3.13) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.18 lvl:2.71) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.05 lvl:3.12) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.01 lvl:2.58) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.97 lvl:3.34) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.96 lvl:3.40) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.78 lvl:2.69) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.77 lvl:2.16) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.65 lvl:2.51) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.64 lvl:2.29) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Working with Computers (imp:2.57 lvl:2.04) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.56 lvl:2.38) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.55 lvl:2.34) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.49 lvl:2.12) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.36 lvl:2.04) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.23 lvl:1.76) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.06 lvl:1.80) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.90) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:1.80 lvl:1.22) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.77 lvl:1.13) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.49) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.56) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.50) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.16) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.61) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.12) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Integrity (imp:1.06) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.03) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.01) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.60) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Adaptability (imp:0.48) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Cooperation (imp:0.47) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.29) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Initiative (imp:0.23) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:0.02) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Optimism (imp:-0.09) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:-0.10) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy (imp:-0.20) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.24) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.36) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.43) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.64) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Repairing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Instructing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Persuasion (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 16,780
  annual_median    : $54,430
  annual_pct10     : $39,200
  annual_pct25     : $46,080
  annual_pct75     : $62,810
  annual_pct90     : $74,470
  annual_mean      : $55,490
  hourly_median    : $26.17

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Minnesota ($75,880)
  lowest_state     : Mississippi ($39,610)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.916x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (36 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   16,340  median: $  54,570
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      210  median: $  47,740
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      140  median: $  57,620

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (3 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   16,340  median: $  54,570
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      210  median: $  47,740
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      140  median: $  57,620

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Great Cobar mine (similarity: 0.1667)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Cobar_mine
  QID: Q130478139
  Extract: Great Cobar mine was a copper mine, located at Cobar, New South Wales, Australia, which also produced significant amounts of gold and silver. It operated between 1871 and 1919. Over that period, it was operated by five entities; Cobar Copper Mining Company (1871–1875), Great Cobar Copper-Mining Comp

  Title: Dapto Smelting Works (similarity: 0.3125)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dapto_Smelting_Works
  QID: Q135834194
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model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : medium
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data foundation with detailed work activities and task descriptions, but limited external validation sources and thin Wikipedia context for this specialized industrial role.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T01:26:56.493892+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,876
tokens_output        : 4,358
cost_usd             : $0.047695
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for this specific occupation. Best semantic matches relate to mining and smelting operations but lack specificity for furnace operation roles.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders operate and monitor industrial furnaces to melt and refine metals, controlling temperature, fuel flow, and material composition to produce specified steel grades and metal products. They handle molten metals, monitor gauges and instruments, and ensure proper furnace operation for steel mills and metal processing facilities. This role requires precision in controlling complex industrial equipment while maintaining safety protocols in high-temperature environments.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Operators begin shifts by inspecting furnaces and equipment for defects or wear, then kindle fires and regulate fuel supplies and air flow to achieve proper heating temperatures. Throughout the day, they monitor air and temperature gauges, observing metal color and fluidity to adjust controls and maintain required temperatures for different metal grades. They weigh and prepare materials for charging into furnaces, draw molten metal samples for analysis, and calculate material requirements based on test results. The work involves handling molten metal using hoists, pumps, and ladles to transfer materials into molds, while removing impurities from molten metal surfaces using strainers. They also clean and maintain equipment, scraping metal oxide accumulations and preparing materials for reclamation.

WHO THRIVES:
This role suits individuals with strong Realistic interests who enjoy working with industrial machinery and physical materials in structured environments. Workers need exceptional attention to detail and cautiousness given the safety hazards of molten metal operations, combined with dependability for consistent furnace monitoring. The position requires good manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and precise control abilities for equipment operation, plus problem sensitivity to detect issues before they become critical. Those who succeed typically have mechanical aptitude, can work methodically through detailed procedures, and remain calm under the pressure of monitoring multiple gauges and systems simultaneously.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma (64.1%) or equivalent, with some workers entering with less formal education (35.9%). New workers typically receive extensive on-the-job training in furnace operation, safety protocols, and material handling procedures from experienced operators. Entry-level positions may start with simpler tasks like material preparation and equipment inspection before advancing to full furnace operation responsibilities.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced furnace operators can advance to lead operator or supervisor roles overseeing multiple furnaces or training new workers. Career progression may lead to maintenance coordinator positions, quality control specialist roles, or plant operations management. Some operators transition to related equipment operation roles in steel mills or develop specialized expertise in particular furnace types or metal refining processes.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, 16,780 workers are employed nationally with a median annual wage of $54,430, ranging from $39,200 at the 10th percentile to $74,470 at the 90th percentile. Geographic wage variation is significant with Minnesota offering the highest wages at $75,880 compared to Mississippi's $39,610, representing a 1.92x ratio difference. Employment is heavily concentrated in manufacturing (16,340 workers) with minimal opportunities in wholesale trade (210) and waste management services (140). The role is geographically concentrated in regions with steel mills and metal processing facilities, particularly in the Midwest and industrial regions.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
While furnace operations increasingly incorporate automated controls and monitoring systems, the role maintains stability due to the need for human judgment in monitoring metal quality, handling equipment malfunctions, and making real-time adjustments based on visual and tactile observations. Critical thinking and problem sensitivity abilities remain difficult to automate, particularly for detecting subtle changes in molten metal characteristics that require experienced human assessment.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4191.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical Operations Monitoring (3.9) and Operation and Control (3.8) transferable skills for equipment management.
    data: Operations Monitoring importance 3.9
    data: Operation and Control importance 3.8
    data: Both in Job Zone 2
  [task_similarity] Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders (51-9051.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve monitoring temperature gauges, adjusting fuel controls, and operating heating equipment with similar monitoring processes and materials work activities.
    data: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings importance 4.1
    data: Control Precision ability importance 3.9
    data: Primary-Short relationship declared
  [knowledge_overlap] Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared Production and Processing knowledge (4.0+ importance) and Mechanical knowledge requirements for metal processing operations.
    data: Production and Processing knowledge importance 4.0
    data: Mechanical knowledge importance 3.7
    data: Primary-Long relationship declared
  [riasec_cluster] Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations have strong Realistic orientation (R:6.88) indicating hands-on mechanical work with metal materials and equipment operation preferences.
    data: RIASEC R:6.88
    data: Manual Dexterity ability importance 3.8
    data: Primary-Long relationship declared
  [transferable_skill] Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (51-8021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Complex Problem Solving transferable skill (3.0 importance) applies to both roles for troubleshooting equipment issues and maintaining industrial systems.
    data: Complex Problem Solving importance 3.0
    data: Public Safety and Security knowledge 3.2
    data: Equipment monitoring focus

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['furnace operator', 'metal refining', 'furnace tender', 'molten metal', 'steel production', 'blast furnace', 'smelting', 'metallurgy']
  exclude_keywords : ['welding', 'machining', 'assembly', 'packaging', 'shipping']
  title_patterns   : ['furnace operator', 'furnace tender', 'melter', 'smelter operator', 'blast furnace']
  common_variations: ['arc furnace operator', 'blast furnace operator', 'furnace tender', 'smelter', 'melter operator', 'steel furnace operator', 'refinery operator', 'metal processor']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'metal', 'materials', 'production', 'principles', 'control', 'furnaces', 'operations', 'monitoring', 'includes', 'objects', 'molten', 'activities', 'ideas', 'smelting', 'problems', 'furnace', 'procedures']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  43  0.01502  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  dwas:28%  inference:16%
tendency                   42  0.01468  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01363  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  dwas:3%
metal                      23  0.00804  inference            inference:61%  onet_tasks:30%  dwas:9%
materials                  22  0.00769  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:45%  onet_tasks:18%  dwas:18%
production                 20  0.00699  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_dimensions:40%  onet_tasks:10%
principles                 16  0.00559  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    15  0.00524  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:13%  onet_tasks:7%
furnaces                   13  0.00454  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:69%  inference:31%
operations                 13  0.00454  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:46%  inference:31%  wikipedia:15%
monitoring                 12  0.00419  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
includes                   12  0.00419  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00419  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
molten                     11  0.00384  inference            inference:55%  onet_tasks:27%  dwas:18%
activities                 11  0.00384  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  dwas:18%
ideas                      11  0.00384  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
smelting                   11  0.00384  wikipedia            wikipedia:91%  inference:9%
problems                   10  0.00349  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  onet_tasks:10%
furnace                    10  0.00349  inference            inference:90%  onet_tasks:10%
procedures                 10  0.00349  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
techniques                 10  0.00349  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00349  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
adjust                      9  0.00314  dwas                 dwas:56%  onet_tasks:22%  onet_dimensions:11%
controls                    9  0.00314  dwas                 dwas:44%  onet_tasks:22%  inference:22%
hand                        9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:11%  inference:11%
material                    9  0.00314  inference            inference:44%  onet_dimensions:33%  onet_tasks:11%
problem                     9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
management                  9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
human                       9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needed                      8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
machines                    8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
needs                       8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quality                     8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
services                    8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:12%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operation                   8  0.00280  inference            inference:75%  onet_dimensions:25%