Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend machines to wash or clean products, such as barrels or kegs, glass items, tin plate, food, pulp, coal, plastic, or rubber, to remove impurities.
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Salary Information
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders: $41,460 (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 |
|---|---|
| Operate industrial equipment. | General |
| Apply solutions to production equipment. | General |
| Clean production equipment. | General |
| Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. | General |
| Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products. | General |
| Collect samples of materials or products for testing. | General |
| Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment. | General |
| Operate pumping systems or equipment. | General |
| Inspect production equipment. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Lubricate production equipment. | General |
| Load materials into production equipment. | General |
| Remove products or workpieces from production equipment. | General |
| Mix substances to create chemical solutions. | Development |
| Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |