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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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
11 tasks analyzed
Add specified amounts of chemicals to equipment at required times to maintain solution levels and concentrations.
Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines.
Draw samples for laboratory analysis, or test solutions for conformance to specifications, such as acidity or specific gravity.
Adjust, clean, and lubricate mechanical parts of machines, using hand tools and grease guns.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add specified amounts of chemicals to equipment at required times to maintain solution levels and concentrations. | - | - | - |
| Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions. | - | - | - |
| Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines. | - | - | - |
| Draw samples for laboratory analysis, or test solutions for conformance to specifications, such as acidity or specific gravity. | - | - | - |
| Adjust, clean, and lubricate mechanical parts of machines, using hand tools and grease guns. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$41,460
per year
Mean Wage
$43,380
per year
Employment
14K
workers
Wage Range
$32,770 - $56,590
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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