Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
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.
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Salary Information
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders: $49,500 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. | General |
| Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment. | General |
| Collect samples of materials or products for testing. | General |
| Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products. | General |
| Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. | General |
| Clean work areas. | General |
| Clean production equipment. | General |
| Inspect production equipment. | General |
| Load materials into production equipment. | General |
| Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools. | General |
| Exchange information with colleagues. | General |
| Clear equipment jams. | General |
| Install mechanical components in production equipment. | General |
| Repair production equipment or tools. | General |
| Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids. | General |
| Position containers to receive materials or workpieces. | General |
| Operate pumping systems or equipment. | General |
| Operate mixing equipment. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures. | General |
| Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions. | Maintenance |
| Maintain production or processing equipment. | Maintenance |
| Maintain safety. | Maintenance |
| Assess compliance with environmental laws. | Analysis |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |