Career Outlook for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
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The overall job outlook for Metal-Refining Furnace Operator or Tender careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly decreased by 11.31 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 1.89 percent per year. Demand for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders is expected to go up, with an expected 2,190 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 1.80 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders in the following states
Ohio | 2,050 |
Indiana | 1,660 |
Pennsylvania | 1,600 |
Illinois | 770 |
Alabama | 750 |
Texas | 720 |
Tennessee | 690 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Mississippi | 30 |
Kansas | 40 |
Connecticut | 40 |
Rhode Island | 40 |
Oklahoma | 50 |
New Hampshire | 70 |
Colorado | 80 |