Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, & Still Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders

realistic interests production equipment refined product machine monitor material flow tank turn valves sample of materials equipment control

Blender, Cellar Worker, Machine Tender, Pasteurizer

Select a military branch to see samples. No similar titles were found.
Allied Trades Specialist; Cannon Crewmember; Cavalry Scout; Unit Supply Specialist; Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Machinery Technician
Machinist
Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical); Machinist's Mate; Machinists Mate, Non-Nuclear, Submarine Auxiliary
No similar titles were found.
What they do:
Set up, operate, or tend continuous flow or vat-type equipment; filter presses; shaker screens; centrifuges; condenser tubes; precipitating, fermenting, or evaporating tanks; scrubbing towers; or batch stills. These machines extract, sort, or separate liquids, gases, or solids from other materials to recover a refined product. Includes dairy processing equipment operators.
On the job, you would:
  • Monitor material flow or instruments, such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters, to ensure optimal processing conditions.
  • Inspect machines or equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, or leaks.
  • Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.

Knowledge

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • manufacture and distribution of products
  • food production

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Education and Training

  • teaching and course design

Engineering and Technology

  • mechanical

Skills

Basic Skills

  • keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Abilities

Hand and Finger Use

  • keep your arm or hand steady
  • hold or move items with your hands

Visual Understanding

  • quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
  • see hidden patterns

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

  • Cautiousness
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Electronic mail software

  • Email software
  • Microsoft Outlook

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Education

high school diploma/GED
usually needed

Get started on your career:

Find Training
Find Licenses
Apprenticeship.gov

Job Outlook

Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Salary:

$51,610
$36,200
$79,750
Check out my state
Local Salary Info
Find Jobs

Explore More

You might like a career in one of these industries:

See more details at O*NET OnLine about Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, & Still Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders.