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

Also known as: Absorber Operator, Absorption Operator, Acetone Recovery Worker, Acetylene Plant Operator, Acid Extractor, Acid Purifier, Almond Blancher Operator, Almond Huller, Amalgamator, Ammonium Nitrate Crystallizer

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.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School5%
High School Diploma91%
Some College2%
Post-Secondary Certificate1%
Bachelor's Degree1%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None37%
1-3 months2%
3-6 months15%
6 months - 1 year12%
1-2 years17%
2-4 years9%
4-6 years7%
6-8 years1%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

Up to 1 month44%
1-3 months18%
3-6 months19%
6 months - 1 year12%
1-2 years6%

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.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilitySelf ControlAttention to DetailIndependenceCooperationAdaptability/FlexibilityStress ToleranceInitiativeAnalytical ThinkingAchievement/EffortPersistenceLeadership

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

$35,810Median: $49,500$75,860
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