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Careers / Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
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Summary Description |
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Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Abrasive Mixer |
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2. |
Acetylene Cylinder Packing Mixer |
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3. |
Acid Adjuster |
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4. |
Acid Blower |
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5. |
Acid Mixer |
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6. |
Alum Operator |
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7. |
Ammonia Worker |
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8. |
Asphalt Blender |
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9. |
Asphalt Mixer |
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10. |
Asphalt Mixing Machine Operator |
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11. |
Auger Mill Operator |
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12. |
Automatic Brine Mixer Operator |
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13. |
Auxiliary Equipment Tender |
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14. |
Banbury Machine Operator |
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15. |
Banbury Mill Operator |
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16. |
Banbury Mixer Operator |
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17. |
Banbury Operator |
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18. |
Barratte Operator |
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19. |
Batch Attendant |
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20. |
Batch Blender |
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21. |
Batch Maker |
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22. |
Batch Mixer |
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23. |
Batch Room Technician |
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24. |
Bath Mixer |
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25. |
Batter Mixer |
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26. |
Beater Engineer |
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27. |
Beater Engineer Helper |
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28. |
Binder Technician |
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29. |
Bleach Maker |
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30. |
Bleach Mixer |
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31. |
Bleach-Liquor Maker |
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32. |
Blender |
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33. |
Blender Conveyor Operator |
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34. |
Blender Machine Operator |
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35. |
Blender Operator |
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36. |
Blending Line Attendant |
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37. |
Blending Machine Operator |
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38. |
Blending Operator |
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39. |
Blending Plant Operator |
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40. |
Blending Tank Tender |
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41. |
Blending Technician |
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42. |
Blow-Up Operator |
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43. |
Blunger |
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44. |
Board Mixer Tender |
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45. |
Boss Dyer |
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46. |
Bran Mixer |
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47. |
Breading Machine Tender |
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48. |
Brine Maker |
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49. |
Brine Mixer Operator |
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50. |
Broth Mixer |
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51. |
Bulk Plant Operator |
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52. |
Bulk Station Operator |
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53. |
Bullet Lubricant Mixer |
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54. |
Candy Maker Helper |
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55. |
Candy Puller |
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56. |
Carbide Powder Processor |
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57. |
Carbon Paste Mixer Operator |
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58. |
Carbon Plant Grinder |
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59. |
Carbonation Equipment Tender |
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60. |
Casing Fluid Tender |
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61. |
Catalyst Concentration Operator |
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62. |
Caustic Mixer |
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63. |
Cd Storage and Materials Make-Up Helper |
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64. |
Cd Technician |
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65. |
Cellophane Bath Mixer |
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66. |
Cement Mixer |
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67. |
Cheesemaker Helper |
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68. |
Chemical Mixer |
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69. |
Chemical Operator |
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70. |
Chemical Preparer |
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71. |
Chili Powder Mixer |
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72. |
Chip Mixing Machine Operator |
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73. |
Chopping Machine Operator |
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74. |
Churn Tender |
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Churner |
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76. |
Cistern Room Operator |
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77. |
Clay Maker |
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78. |
Clay Miller |
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79. |
Clay Mixer |
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80. |
Clay Puddler |
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81. |
Clay Stain Mixer |
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82. |
Clay Worker |
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83. |
Coagulating Bath Mixer |
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84. |
Coater Associate |
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85. |
Coater Operator |
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86. |
Coating Mixer |
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87. |
Coating Mixer Tender |
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88. |
Coating Operator |
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89. |
Cocoa Powder Mixer Operator |
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90. |
Color Developer |
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91. |
Color Drum Worker |
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92. |
Color Maker |
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93. |
Color Mixer |
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94. |
Color Paste Mixer |
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95. |
Composition Mixer |
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96. |
Composition Worker |
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97. |
Compound Finisher |
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98. |
Compound Mixer |
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99. |
Compound Specialist |
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100. |
Compounder |
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101. |
Conche Operator |
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102. |
Concrete Batcher |
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103. |
Concrete Mixer |
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104. |
Concrete Mixer Operator |
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105. |
Continuous Churn Buttermaker |
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106. |
Cooler Tender |
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107. |
Cosmetic Maker |
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108. |
Cream Maker |
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109. |
Crusher and Blender Operator |
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110. |
Crutcher |
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111. |
Devil Tender |
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112. |
Dextrine Mixer |
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113. |
Diamond Blender |
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114. |
Diamond Powder Mixer |
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115. |
Dip Dyer |
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116. |
Dope Mixer |
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117. |
Dough Brake Machine Operator |
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118. |
Dough Mixer |
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119. |
Dough Mixer Operator |
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120. |
Dross Puller |
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121. |
Dry Color Mixer |
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122. |
Dry Food Products Mixer |
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123. |
Dry Mixer |
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124. |
Dry Primer Powder Blender |
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125. |
Dry Starch Operator |
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126. |
Dust Mixer |
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127. |
Dustless Operator |
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128. |
Dye Maker |
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129. |
Dye Mixer |
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130. |
Dye Weigher |
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131. |
Dyer |
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132. |
Emulsion Operator |
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133. |
Extract Mixer |
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134. |
Feather Mixer |
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Feed Blender |
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136. |
Feed Mixer |
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137. |
Fertilizer Mixer |
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138. |
Finishing Area Operator |
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139. |
Flavor Extractor |
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140. |
Flavorer |
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141. |
Flour Blender |
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142. |
Flour Mixer |
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143. |
Fluorescent Solution Mixer |
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144. |
Flux Mixer |
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145. |
Foam Rubber Curer |
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146. |
Foam Rubber Mixer |
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147. |
Foamite Mixer |
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148. |
Formula Weigher |
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149. |
Formulator |
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150. |
Frit Burner |
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151. |
Frit Mixer |
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152. |
Frit Mixer and Burner |
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153. |
Frothing Machine Operator |
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154. |
Fur Dyer |
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155. |
Gasoline Catalyst Operator |
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156. |
Gasoline Finisher |
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157. |
Glaze Maker |
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158. |
Glaze Mixer |
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159. |
Grain Mixer |
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160. |
Granulator |
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161. |
Granulator Machine Operator |
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162. |
Grease Maker |
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163. |
Green Coffee Blender |
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164. |
Ground Mixer |
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165. |
Gum Mixer |
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166. |
Gum Rolling Machine Operator |
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167. |
Gunite Mixer |
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168. |
Gunite Nozzle Operator |
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169. |
Hair Mixer |
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170. |
Hide Dyer |
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171. |
Hot Mix Operator |
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172. |
Icing Mixer |
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173. |
Ink Blender |
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174. |
Ink Maker |
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175. |
Insecticide Maker |
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176. |
Insecticide Mixer |
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177. |
Issuing Operator |
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178. |
Jet Dyeing Machine Operator |
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179. |
Kettle Tender |
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180. |
Laboratory Technician |
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181. |
Lacquer Maker |
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182. |
Lime Mixer |
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183. |
Lime Mixer Tender |
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184. |
Lime Plant Operator |
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185. |
Lime Slaker |
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186. |
Lime Sludge Mixer |
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187. |
Liquid Sugar Fortifier |
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188. |
Liquid Sugar Melter |
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189. |
Lozenge Dough Mixer |
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190. |
Macerator Operator |
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191. |
Machine Operator |
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192. |
Machine Paint Mixer |
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193. |
Machine Plaster Mixer |
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194. |
Machine Sand Mixer |
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195. |
Make Up Operator |
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196. |
Manufacturing Assistant |
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197. |
Manufacturing Associate |
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198. |
Manufacturing Operator |
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199. |
Manufacturing Technician |
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200. |
Margarine Churn Operator |
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201. |
Marinator |
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202. |
Mash Grinder |
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203. |
Master Dyer |
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204. |
Material Mixer |
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205. |
Meat Blender |
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206. |
Metal Bonding Crib Attendant |
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207. |
Metal Mixer |
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208. |
Mill Feeder |
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209. |
Miller |
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210. |
Mincemeat Maker |
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211. |
Mingler Operator |
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212. |
Mix House Tender |
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213. |
Mixer |
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214. |
Mixer and Blender |
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215. |
Mixer Lever Operator |
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216. |
Mixer Operator |
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217. |
Mixer Runner |
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218. |
Mixer Tender |
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219. |
Mixing House Operator |
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220. |
Mixing Machine Feeder |
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221. |
Mixing Machine Operator |
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222. |
Mixing Machine Tender |
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223. |
Mixing Operator |
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224. |
Mixing Plant Operator |
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225. |
Mixing Roll Operator |
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226. |
Mixing Tank Operator |
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227. |
Mixing Tumbler Operator |
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228. |
Molding Machine Tender |
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229. |
Mortar Mixer |
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230. |
Mortar Mixer Operator |
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231. |
Mottler Operator |
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232. |
Mud Cleaner Operator |
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233. |
Mud Mill Tender |
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234. |
Mud Mixer |
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Mud Mixer Operator |
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236. |
Mud Plant Operator |
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237. |
Mulling Machine Operator |
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238. |
Nitrate Operator |
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239. |
Nitrating Acid Mixer |
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240. |
Nitroglycerin Distributor |
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241. |
Noodle Press Operator |
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242. |
Oakes Machine Operator |
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243. |
Oil Mixer |
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244. |
Ore Mixer |
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245. |
Package Dyeing Machine Operator |
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246. |
Paint Maker |
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247. |
Paper Colorer |
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248. |
Paste Maker |
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249. |
Paste Mixer |
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250. |
Peanut Butter Maker |
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251. |
Pearl Glue Operator |
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252. |
Perfume Compounder |
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253. |
Perfume Maker |
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254. |
Pickling Solution Maker |
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255. |
Pigment Mixer |
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256. |
Plant Operator |
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257. |
Plaster Mixer |
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258. |
Plastic Mixer |
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259. |
Plasticator |
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260. |
Polish Compounder |
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261. |
Polish Maker |
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262. |
Polishing Machine Tender |
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263. |
Porcelain Mixer |
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264. |
Powder Blender |
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265. |
Powder Blender and Pourer |
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266. |
Powder Mixer |
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267. |
Powder Worker |
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268. |
Powerhouse Helper |
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269. |
Process Operator |
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270. |
Process Tank Tender |
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271. |
Process Worker |
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272. |
Production Operator |
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273. |
Puddler |
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274. |
Pug Machine Operator |
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275. |
Pug Mill Operator |
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276. |
Pug Mill Operator Helper |
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277. |
Pugger |
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278. |
Pulp Grinder and Blender |
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279. |
Pulp Mixer |
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280. |
Pulp Refiner Operator |
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281. |
Pulper |
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282. |
Pulverizing and Sifting Operator |
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283. |
Putty Maker |
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284. |
Putty Mixer |
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285. |
Reagent Tender |
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286. |
Reducer |
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287. |
Refined Syrup Operator |
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288. |
Refractory Mixer |
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289. |
Relish Blender |
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290. |
Resin Mixer |
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291. |
Restrictive Preparation Operator |
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292. |
Roof Cement and Paint Maker |
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293. |
Rouge Mixer |
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294. |
Rubber Compounder Mixer |
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295. |
Rubber Mill Tender |
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296. |
Rubber Mixer |
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297. |
Sagger Preparer |
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298. |
Sand Conditioner |
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299. |
Sand Control Worker |
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300. |
Sand Cutter Operator |
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301. |
Sand Mill Grinder |
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302. |
Sand Mill Operator |
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303. |
Sand Miller |
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304. |
Sand Operator |
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305. |
Sand Sifter |
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306. |
Sausage Maker |
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307. |
Sausage Mixer |
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308. |
Scratcher Tender |
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309. |
Screener and Blender |
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310. |
Seal Mixer |
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311. |
Seasoning Mixer |
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312. |
Silica Spray Mixer |
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Silver Solution Mixer |
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314. |
Sinter Machine Operator |
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315. |
Size Maker |
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Size Mixer |
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317. |
Size Worker |
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Slaker |
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319. |
Slate Mixer |
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Slime Plant Operator |
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321. |
Slip Maker |
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322. |
Slip Mixer |
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323. |
Slurry Control Tender |
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Slurry Mixer |
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Snack Foods Mixer Operator |
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Snuff Blender |
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Soap Maker |
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328. |
Soda Room Operator |
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329. |
Solution Maker |
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330. |
Solution Mixer |
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331. |
Solutions Operator |
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332. |
Solvent Mixer |
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333. |
Spice Mixer |
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334. |
Sponge Buffer |
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Spray Mixer |
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Stain Maker |
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Starch Treating Assistant |
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Stock Preparation Operator (Stock Prep Operator) |
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Supply Controller |
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Sweeping Compound Blender |
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Syrup Maker |
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Syrup Mixer |
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Tank Worker |
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344. |
Tankroom Worker |
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Tanning Solution Maker |
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Tetryl Dissolver Operator |
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Textile Colorist Dyer |
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Thinner |
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Tinter |
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Tobacco Blender |
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351. |
Tracer Powder Blender |
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Tumbler Operator |
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Tumbler Tender |
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354. |
Unleavened Dough Mixer |
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355. |
Varnish Mixer |
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Varnish Thinner |
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Vinegar Maker |
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Wax Blender |
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359. |
Weigher and Mixer |
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Weigher Bulker |
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Wet Mixer |
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Wet Pour Mixer |
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363. |
Wet Primer Powder Blender |
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Wet-End Operator |
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Wheel Mill Operator |
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Whipped Topping Finisher |
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367. |
Whipped Topping Mixer |
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368. |
Wine Fermenter |
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Job Tasks |
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Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure conformance to requirements.
- Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
- Weigh finished products.
- Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
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Compound or process ingredients or dyes, according to formulas.
- Mix substances to create chemical solutions.
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Read work orders to determine production specifications or information.
- Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
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Observe production or monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
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Mix or blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times.
- Operate mixing equipment.
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Dump or pour specified amounts of materials into machinery or equipment.
- Load materials into production equipment.
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Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing.
- Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
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Operate or tend machines to mix or blend any of a wide variety of materials, such as spices, dough batter, tobacco, fruit juices, chemicals, livestock feed, food products, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.
- Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment.
- Operate mixing equipment.
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Add or mix chemicals or ingredients for processing, using hand tools or other devices.
- Mix substances to create chemical solutions.
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Stop mixing or blending machines when specified product qualities are obtained and open valves and start pumps to transfer mixtures.
- Operate pumping systems or equipment.
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Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually or with hands to ensure conformance to established standards.
- Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.
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Transfer materials, supplies, or products between work areas, using moving equipment or hand tools.
- Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
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Test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment.
- Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.
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Record operational or production data on specified forms.
- Record operational or production data.
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Tend accessory equipment, such as pumps or conveyors, to move materials or ingredients through production processes.
- Operate pumping systems or equipment.
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Unload mixtures into containers or onto conveyors for further processing.
- Load materials into production equipment.
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Clean and maintain equipment, using hand tools.
- Clean production equipment.
- Maintain production or processing equipment.
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Open valves to drain slurry from mixers into storage tanks.
- Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.
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Dislodge and clear jammed materials or other items from machinery or equipment, using hand tools.
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Work Activities |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Interesting Fact |
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When the U.S. Constitution was written, the federal government was not allowed to collect income tax. All revenues came from trade tariffs. The 16th Ammendment later permitted federal income tax. |
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