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Libbey

Furnace Tender

Toledo, OH · On-site

$23.77/hr

Adjust and clean burners, unplug cullet chutes, replace expendable refractories. * Operate colorant forehearths, maintain colorant frit feeders. REQUIREMENTS * High school diploma or GED required

Kopp Glass, Inc.

General Laborer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

Fill pots, crush cullet, form refractories, and monitor melts. * Assist with shop setups, changeovers, and breakdowns. * Inspect, handle, and transport glass products. Minimum Qualifications:

KOPP GLASS, INC.

General Laborer

Pittsburgh, PA

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

Fill pots, crush cullet, form refractories, and monitor melts. * Assist with shop setups, changeovers, and breakdowns. * Inspect, handle, and transport glass products. Minimum Qualifications:

Kopp Glass, Inc.

General Laborer

Pittsburgh, PA

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

Fill pots, crush cullet, form refractories, and monitor melts. * Assist with shop setups, changeovers, and breakdowns. * Inspect, handle, and transport glass products. Minimum Qualifications:

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Kopp Glass

General Laborer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$16.92/hr

Fill pots, crush cullet, form refractories, and monitor melts. * Assist with shop setups, changeovers, and breakdowns. * Inspect, handle, and transport glass products. Minimum Qualifications:

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for refractories in the United States is $393,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $400,000.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a refractories?

A refractories job involves working with heat-resistant materials used in furnaces, kilns, reactors, and other high-temperature environments. Professionals in this field design, install, repair, and maintain refractory linings to ensure equipment longevity and efficiency. They may work in industries such as steel, glass, cement, and petrochemicals. The role requires knowledge of materials science, thermal properties, and industrial processes.

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To thrive in refractories, you need knowledge of refractory materials, installation techniques, and maintenance practices, often supported by a technical diploma or relevant industry experience. Familiarity with specialized tools like refractory brick cutting equipment, rotary kilns, furnaces, and safety certifications such as OSHA training is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety are valuable soft skills in this field. These skills ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality installation and maintenance of refractory linings in demanding industrial environments.

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Professionals in refractories often work in heavy industrial settings such as steel mills, foundries, cement plants, or power generation facilities, where high-temperature processes require specialized lining materials. The work is usually performed in teams, collaborating with engineers, maintenance staff, and plant supervisors to install, repair, or inspect refractory linings in furnaces, boilers, or kilns. Depending on the employer and project scope, shifts can vary and may require overtime or on-call hours to handle urgent repairs. Safety is a top priority, so training and adherence to protocols are essential, and there are often opportunities for advancement into supervisory or technical specialist roles with experience.

What are refractory jobs?

Refractory jobs involve working with heat-resistant materials used to line furnaces, kilns, and reactors to withstand high temperatures and chemical corrosion. These roles often include installing, repairing, and maintaining refractory linings, requiring knowledge of materials, safety protocols, and specialized tools. Workers may need certifications in safety and experience with industrial environments.
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Infographic showing various Refractories job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $393,215 per year, or $189 per hour.

Furnace Tender

Toledo, OH • On-site

Libbey
Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees
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$23.77/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Libbey rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

At Libbey, we are MAKERS. No matter what you do at Libbey, you contribute to the making of the finest glass and tabletop products in the world. At Libbey, your valuable impact makes a difference and together we live our legacy while shaping our future to win as one!
LIBBEY: For Makers, By Makers. Since 1818!
Union: USW Local 700
Hourly Rate: $23.77
Shift:12 Hour Swing shift (6-6)
Libbey's Furnace Tender position is responsible for maintaining good glass quality & color, while maximizing furnace fuel efficiency.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Monitor furnace operations, change setpoints, obtain glass samples, use oxygen-gas analyzer, take optical temperature readings.
  • Adjust and clean burners, unplug cullet chutes, replace expendable refractories.
  • Operate colorant forehearths, maintain colorant frit feeders.

REQUIREMENTS
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Successfully pass the Mechanical Aptitude Test
  • Ability to lift 55 lbs.
  • Forklift operator license required
  • Must be able to work a 12-hour swing shift
  • Prior furnace experience preferred
  • Must be able to work at heights
  • Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment exposed to extreme heat, noise, oil, etc.
  • Must pass pre-employment testing including physical capacity test, respirator fit test (no facial hair), drug screen and background check
  • Visual ability to distinguish colors to determine proper color specifications
  • Ability to hear specific sounds, such as alarm horns, fan sounds, burner sounds, air leaks, noises around the chargers, and motor sounds

Libbey is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer.
We are committed to an inclusive workplace, free of harassment and discrimination.

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