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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-9012.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

What this job is about

Ensure efficient processing of materials while adhering to safety regulations.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Load materials into processing equipment

    Dump, pour, or load specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment for processing.

  2. 2

    Monitor processing conditions

    Observe material flow and instruments to maintain optimal processing conditions.

  3. 3

    Adjust machine controls

    Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate material flow, temperature, or pressure.

  4. 4

    Inspect and clean equipment

    Examine machines for hazards and clean processing equipment using appropriate methods.

  5. 5

    Maintain production logs

    Record instrument readings and production data for entry into computer databases.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.