Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders set up, operate, or tend machines that extract, sort, or separate liquids, gases, or solids from other materials to recover a refined product.
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- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
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What do they typically do
- Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis
- Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure
- Measure or weigh materials to be refined, mixed, transferred, stored, or otherwise processed
- Examine samples visually or by hand to check qualities like clarity, cleanliness, consistency, dryness, and texture
- Test samples using test equipment such as viscometers, pH meters, or hydrometers
- Start machines and then turn valves or move controls to admit, drain, separate, filter, clarify, mix, or transfer materials
- Keep logs of instrument readings, test results, and shift production, and send production information to computer databases
- Monitor material flow or instruments such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters to ensure the best processing conditions
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -0.3%
Job Opening 211
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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