entityType = "role"
schemaVersion = "role.v1"
slug = "role-53-7071-00"
socCode = "53-7071.00"
title = "Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators"
summary = "Operate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas."
aliases = ["Compressor Station Operator", "Compressor Technician", "Filler", "Plant Operator", "Compressor Operator", "Fill Plant Operator", "Liquefied Natural Gas Plant Operator (LNG Plant Operator)", "Pipeline Technician", "Terminal Operator", "Acetylene Gas Compressor", "Air Compressor Technician", "Butadiene Compressor Operator"]
emergingTasks = []
studyPrograms = []

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jobZone = "2"
jobZoneName = "Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed"
education = "Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not."
experience = "Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training."
svpRange = "(Below 6.0)"

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label = "Some College Courses"
percentage = 11.06

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label = "Post-Secondary Certificate"
percentage = 10.45

[educationLevel]
category = "High school diploma or equivalent"
slug = "high-school-diploma-or-equivalent"

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medianWage = 71510
meanWage = 71750
pct10Wage = 43950
pct25Wage = 57520
pct75Wage = 88090
pct90Wage = 98350
employment = 5110
areaTitle = "U.S."

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count = 9

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naics = "48-49"
slug = "48-49"
title = "Transportation and Warehousing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 1970
medianWage = 80830
lq = 8.04

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naics = "42"
slug = "42"
title = "Wholesale Trade"
level = "Sector"
employment = 780
medianWage = 49480
lq = 3.9

[[industries.top]]
naics = "21"
slug = "21"
title = "Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction"
level = "Sector"
employment = 750
medianWage = 64810
lq = 39.46

[[industries.top]]
naics = "22"
slug = "22"
title = "Utilities"
level = "Sector"
employment = 500
medianWage = 92020
lq = 26.04

[[industries.top]]
naics = "44-45"
slug = "44-45"
title = "Retail Trade"
level = "Sector"
employment = 350
medianWage = 56670
lq = 0.68

[[industries.top]]
naics = "31-33"
slug = "31-33"
title = "Manufacturing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 190
medianWage = 63410
lq = 0.45

[[industries.top]]
naics = "23"
slug = "23"
title = "Construction"
level = "Sector"
employment = 80
medianWage = 79940

[[industries.top]]
naics = "221112"
slug = "221112"
title = "Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation"
level = "National industry"
employment = 70
medianWage = 107550

[[industries.top]]
naics = "56"
slug = "56"
title = "Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services"
level = "Sector"
medianWage = 48860

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naics = "21"
slug = "21"
title = "Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction"
level = "Sector"
employment = 750
lq = 39.46

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naics = "22"
slug = "22"
title = "Utilities"
level = "Sector"
employment = 500
lq = 26.04

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naics = "48-49"
slug = "48-49"
title = "Transportation and Warehousing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 1970
lq = 8.04

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "42"
slug = "42"
title = "Wholesale Trade"
level = "Sector"
employment = 780
lq = 3.9

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "44-45"
slug = "44-45"
title = "Retail Trade"
level = "Sector"
employment = 350
lq = 0.68

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "31-33"
slug = "31-33"
title = "Manufacturing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 190
lq = 0.45

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teleworkable = false
usageTasks = []

[aiOutlook.index]
value = 21
percentile = 18
band = "Low"
version = "ai-exposure-index-v1"
componentCount = 3

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 29
source = "felten_aioe"

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 33
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 2
source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"

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source = "frey"
label = "Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)"
value = 0.91
percentile = 81
band = "High"
note = "A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking."

[aiOutlook.eloundou]
alpha = 0.23076923076923078
beta = 0.2692307692307693
gamma = 0.3076923076923077

[aiOutlook.bls]
growthPercent = -1.3
growthPercentile = 21
direction = "Declining"
annualOpeningsThousands = 0.6
annualOpeningsPercentile = 9
employment2024Thousands = 5.4
employment2034Thousands = 5.3

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "felten_aioe"
label = "Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.)"
value = -0.6909992
percentile = 29
band = "Low"
note = "How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss."

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "eloundou_gamma"
label = "LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou)"
value = 0.3076923076923077
percentile = 33
band = "Low"
note = "Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank."

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "microsoft_applicability"
label = "AI assistant applicability (Microsoft)"
value = 0.00992259324256851
percentile = 2
band = "Low"
note = "How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement."

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "bls_employment_projections"
version = "2024-2034"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "dingel_neiman"
version = "dingel-neiman-workathome"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "felten_aioe"
version = "felten-raj-seamans-aioe"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "frey_osborne"
version = "frey-osborne-automation"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"
version = "working-with-ai"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"
version = "gpts-are-gpts"

[counts]
tasks = 13
skills = 35
capabilities = 120
tools = 6
relatedRoles = 20

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dataset = "gold.onet_role_starter_surface"
version = "30.3"
generatedAt = "2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00"
contentHash = "98983ee6c236110d"

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text = "Monitor meters and pressure gauges to determine consumption rate variations, temperatures, and pressures."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.a.2.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Respond to problems by adjusting control room equipment or instructing other personnel to adjust equipment at problem locations or in other control areas."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.3.b"

[[tasks]]
text = "Adjust valves and equipment to obtain specified performance."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.3.b"

[[tasks]]
text = "Record instrument readings and operational changes in operating logs."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.h"

[[tasks]]
text = "Move controls and turn valves to start compressor engines, pumps, and auxiliary equipment."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.3.b"

[[tasks]]
text = "Operate power-driven pumps that transfer liquids, semi-liquids, gases, or powdered materials."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.3.b"

[[tasks]]
text = "Submit daily reports on facility operations."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.h"

[[tasks]]
text = "Take samples of gases and conduct chemical tests to determine gas quality and sulfur or moisture content, or send samples to laboratories for analysis."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.c"

[[tasks]]
text = "Read gas meters, and maintain records of the amounts of gas received and dispensed from holders."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.a.2.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Turn knobs or switches to regulate pressures."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.3.b"

[[tasks]]
text = "Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment, and replace filters and gaskets, using hand tools."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.c"

[[tasks]]
text = "Maintain each station by performing general housekeeping duties such as painting, washing, and cleaning."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation."
iwa = "4.A.1.a.2.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Control pumps or pumping equipment."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.3.b"

[[activities]]
name = "Record operational or production data."
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.h"

[[activities]]
name = "Direct maintenance or repair activities."
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[[activities]]
name = "Test materials, solutions, or samples."
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[[activities]]
name = "Collect samples for analysis or testing."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.b"

[[activities]]
name = "Clean machinery or equipment."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Connect hoses to equipment or machinery."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.ah"

[[activities]]
name = "Clean facilities or work areas."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.c"

[[capabilities]]
name = "Production and Processing"
family = "knowledge"
value = 4.6

[[capabilities]]
name = "Mechanical"
family = "knowledge"
value = 4.28

[[capabilities]]
name = "Operations Monitoring"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 4

[[capabilities]]
name = "Operation and Control"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Arm-Hand Steadiness"
family = "ability"
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[[capabilities]]
name = "Manual Dexterity"
family = "ability"
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[[capabilities]]
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family = "ability"
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[[capabilities]]
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family = "knowledge"
value = 3.85

[[capabilities]]
name = "Administration and Management"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.83

[[capabilities]]
name = "Problem Sensitivity"
family = "ability"
value = 3.75

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family = "knowledge"
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[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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family = "ability"
value = 3.62

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family = "ability"
value = 3.5

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[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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family = "ability"
value = 3.25

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[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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value = 3

[[capabilities]]
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family = "essential_skill"
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name = "Mathematics"
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name = "Physics"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Reading Comprehension"
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[[skills]]
name = "Inductive Reasoning"
type = "Common Skill"

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name = "Equipment Maintenance"
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name = "Active Listening"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Writing"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Time Management"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft Word"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft Outlook"
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[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft Excel"
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[[skills]]
name = "Complex Problem Solving"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Speech Recognition"
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[[skills]]
name = "Active Learning"
type = "Common Skill"

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[[skills]]
name = "Instructing"
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[[skills]]
name = "Negotiation"
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[[skills]]
name = "Learning Strategies"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Geography"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Equipment Selection"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Telecommunications"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Psychology"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Foreign Language"
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[[skills]]
name = "Biology"
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inDemand = false

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example = "Microsoft Outlook"
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hot = true
inDemand = false

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hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Programmable logic controller PLC software"
category = "Industrial control software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

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name = "Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets"
value = 5

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[[workContext]]
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[[workContext]]
name = "Telephone Conversations"
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name = "Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team"
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[[workContext]]
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[[workContext]]
name = "Time Pressure"
value = 3.76

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value = 3.74

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls"
value = 3.65

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name = "Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers"
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name = "Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment"
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[[workContext]]
name = "Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities"
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[[workContext]]
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[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Walking or Running"
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[[workContext]]
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[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Sitting"
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[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Standing"
value = 3

[[workContext]]
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value = 2.98

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings"
value = 2.97

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions"
value = 2.81

[[workContext]]
name = "Degree of Automation"
value = 2.77

[[workContext]]
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value = 2.73

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name = "Realistic"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 6.27

[[personFit]]
name = "Mechanics/Electronics"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 5.85

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name = "Conventional"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 4.83

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name = "Engineering"
family = "specific_interest_area"
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name = "Dependability"
family = "work_style"
value = 3

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name = "Physical/Manual Labor"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.88

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[[personFit]]
name = "Transportation/Machine Operation"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.6

[[personFit]]
name = "Attention to Detail"
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value = 2.37

[[personFit]]
name = "Investigative"
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value = 2.3

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name = "Physical Science"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.19

[[personFit]]
name = "Mathematics/Statistics"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2

[[personFit]]
name = "Stress Tolerance"
family = "work_style"
value = 1.8

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name = "Integrity"
family = "work_style"
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[[personFit]]
name = "Information Technology"
family = "specific_interest_area"
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name = "Management/Administration"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 1.53

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socCode = "51-8092.00"
slug = "role-51-8092-00"
title = "Gas Plant Operators"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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socCode = "51-8093.00"
slug = "role-51-8093-00"
title = "Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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socCode = "51-8021.00"
slug = "role-51-8021-00"
title = "Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "51-8013.00"
slug = "role-51-8013-00"
title = "Power Plant Operators"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "53-7072.00"
slug = "role-53-7072-00"
title = "Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "51-8091.00"
slug = "role-51-8091-00"
title = "Chemical Plant and System Operators"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "51-8013.03"
slug = "role-51-8013-03"
title = "Biomass Plant Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "49-9012.00"
slug = "role-49-9012-00"
title = "Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door"
tier = "Primary-Long"

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socCode = "53-7073.00"
slug = "role-53-7073-00"
title = "Wellhead Pumpers"
tier = "Primary-Long"

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socCode = "51-8031.00"
slug = "role-51-8031-00"
title = "Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "51-4051.00"
slug = "role-51-4051-00"
title = "Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "51-9012.00"
slug = "role-51-9012-00"
title = "Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[careerClusters]]
cluster = "Supply Chain & Transportation"
slug = "supply-chain-transportation"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "frey_osborne"
label = "Computerization probability"
score = 0.91
scale = "0-1 probability"
release = "2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_aioe"
label = "AI occupational exposure"
score = -0.6909992
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"

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