Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
SOC Code: 51-4191 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $51,210 | $63,794 | $76,357 | $88,941 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $51,126 | $63,710 | $76,294 | $88,878 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $51,126 | $63,710 | $76,294 | $88,878 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $51,106 | $63,627 | $76,149 | $88,670 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $51,106 | $63,627 | $76,149 | $88,670 |
| Bellingham, WA | $49,858 | $61,610 | $73,382 | $85,134 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $49,858 | $61,610 | $73,382 | $85,134 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $49,858 | $61,610 | $73,382 | $85,134 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $49,858 | $61,610 | $73,382 | $85,134 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $49,338 | $59,966 | $70,574 | $81,203 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 3.8 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Instructing | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.9 |
| Mathematics | 3.2 |
| Education and Training | 2.9 |
| Administration and Management | 2.8 |
| Chemistry | 2.7 |
| Mechanical | 2.6 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.6 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 69.8% |
| Less than high school | 20.1% |
| Some college | 9.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Read production schedules and work orders to determine processing sequences, furnace temperatures, and heat cycle requirements for objects to be heat-treated.
- Record times that parts are removed from furnaces to document that objects have attained specified temperatures for specified times.
- Set up and operate or tend machines, such as furnaces, baths, flame-hardening machines, and electronic induction machines, that harden, anneal, and heat-treat metal.
- Remove parts from furnaces after specified times, and air dry or cool parts in water, oil brine, or other baths.
- Instruct new workers in machine operation.
- Adjust controls to maintain temperatures and heating times, using thermal instruments and charts, dials and gauges of furnaces, and color of stock in furnaces to make setting determinations.
- Move controls to light gas burners and to adjust gas and water flow and flame temperature.
- Start conveyors and open furnace doors to load stock, or signal crane operators to uncover soaking pits and lower ingots into them.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word SAP software Enterprise resource planning ERP software
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