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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How AI Impacts Each Task
21 tasks analyzed
Dump, pour, or load specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.
Operate machines to process materials in compliance with applicable safety, energy, or environmental regulations.
Monitor material flow or instruments such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters to ensure optimal processing conditions.
Turn valves or move controls to admit, drain, separate, filter, clarify, mix, or transfer materials.
Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dump, pour, or load specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage. | - | - | - |
| Operate machines to process materials in compliance with applicable safety, energy, or environmental regulations. | - | - | - |
| Monitor material flow or instruments such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters to ensure optimal processing conditions. | - | - | - |
| Turn valves or move controls to admit, drain, separate, filter, clarify, mix, or transfer materials. | - | - | - |
| Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure. | - | - | - |
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$49,500
per year
Mean Wage
$53,830
per year
Employment
54K
workers
Wage Range
$35,810 - $75,860
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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