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	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Absorber Operator

2.	Absorption Operator

3.	Acetone Recovery Worker

4.	Acetylene Plant Operator

5.	Acid Extractor

6.	Acid Purifier

7.	Almond Blancher Operator

8.	Almond Huller

9.	Amalgamator

10.	Ammonium Nitrate Crystallizer

11.	Automatic Centrifugal Station Operator

12.	Automatic Dry Starch Operator

13.	Barley Steeper

14.	Basin Operator

15.	Batch or Continuous Still Operator

16.	Batch Still Operator

17.	Batch Tank Controller

18.	Bath Mix Operator

19.	Beer Brewer

20.	Beer Cooler

21.	Beer Maker

22.	Beer Runner

23.	Black Pickler

24.	Blender / Cook

25.	Boiling Tub Operator

26.	Bolter

27.	Bone Cooking Operator

28.	Bone Glue Maker

29.	Bottom Precipitator Operator

30.	Brewer

31.	Brewmaster

32.	Brine Tank Separator Operator

33.	Butter Liquefier

34.	Butter Maker

35.	Byproducts Pump Operator

36.	Caramel Coloring Operator

37.	Carbonation Equipment Operator

38.	Carbonation Equipment Tender

39.	Carbonator

40.	Carbonizer

41.	Catalyst Recovery Operator

42.	Cellar Worker

43.	Central Processing Technician

44.	Centrifugal Drier Operator

45.	Centrifugal Machine Tender

46.	Centrifugal Station Operator

47.	Centrifuge Operator

48.	Centrifuge Separator Operator

49.	Centrifuge Separator Tender

50.	Char Filter Operator

51.	Char Filter Tank Tender

52.	Cheese Maker

53.	Cherry Pitter

54.	Chips Screen Tender

55.	Cider Maker

56.	Cider Press Operator

57.	Clarifier

58.	Clarifier Operator

59.	Classifier Operator

60.	Classifier Tender

61.	Clean Rice Grader and Reel Tender

62.	Coagulation Operator

63.	Coal Washer

64.	Cocoa Bean Cleaner

65.	Cocoa Butter Filter Operator

66.	Cocoa Press Operator

67.	Concentrator Operator

68.	Condenser Tube Tender

69.	Cone Operator

70.	Cone Runner

71.	Cone Tender

72.	Continuous Absorption Process Operator

73.	Continuous Naphtha Treating Plant Recoverer

74.	Cracking and Fanning Machine Operator

75.	Cream Ripener

76.	Cream Separator Operator

77.	Crude Oil Treater

78.	Cryolite Recovery Operator

79.	Crystallizer Operator

80.	Curing Bin Operator

81.	Dairy Processing Equipment Operator

82.	De-Alcholizer

83.	De-Alcoholizer

84.	De-Ionizer Operator

85.	Decker Operator

86.	Dehydration Plant Operator

87.	Dehydration Unit Operator

88.	Dehydrator Operator

89.	Dehydrogenation Operator

90.	Deodorizer

91.	Deodorizer Operator

92.	Deoiling Machine and Pasteurizing Machine Operator

93.	Desulfurizer Operator

94.	Dethistler Operator

95.	Dewaterer Operator

96.	Diffuser Operator

97.	Digester Cook

98.	Disintegrator Operator

99.	Distillation Operator

100.	Distiller

101.	Distillery Worker

102.	Dorr Operator

103.	Drier Operator

104.	Drum Loader and Unloader

105.	Dry Starch Operator

106.	Dryer Operator

107.	Dust Collector Operator

108.	Egg Breaking Machine Operator

109.	Egg Pasteurizer

110.	Electric Cell Tender

111.	Evaporator

112.	Evaporator Operator

113.	Expeller Operator

114.	Extracting Machine Operator

115.	Extractor and Wringer Operator

116.	Extractor Machine Operator

117.	Extractor Operator

118.	Extractor Plant Operator

119.	Fat Purification Worker

120.	Feather Separator

121.	Fermentation Operator

122.	Fermenter

123.	Fermenting Cellar Dropper

124.	Filter Helper

125.	Filter Machine Operator

126.	Filter Operator

127.	Filter Plant Operator

128.	Filter Press Operator

129.	Filter Press Tender

130.	Filter Tank Operator

131.	Filter Tank Tender

132.	Filter Tender

133.	Filterer

134.	Filtering Machine Tender

135.	Finisher Operator

136.	Flaker Operator

137.	Flash-Drier Operator

138.	Flavoring Oil Filterer

139.	Flotation Operator

140.	Flotation Tank Operator

141.	Flotation Tender

142.	Flusher

143.	Fourdrinier Machine Operator

144.	Fruit Preserver

145.	Fruit Press Operator

146.	Germination Worker

147.	Glaze Handler

148.	Gluten Settling Tender

149.	Grader Tender

150.	Grain Cleaner

151.	Grain Operator

152.	Grain Processor

153.	Grape Crusher

154.	Grease Refiner Operator

155.	Green Feed Attendant

156.	Head Filter Press Tender

157.	Head Filter Tank Tender Helper

158.	Head Soft Sugar Operator

159.	Head Still Operator

160.	Heavy Media Operator

161.	Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator

162.	Hide Puller

163.	Hollock Maker

164.	Homogenizer Operator

165.	Honey Extractor

166.	Honey Processor

167.	Hop Strainer

168.	Hopper Attendant

169.	Hot Wort Settler

170.	Huller Operator

171.	Hydrate Control Tender

172.	Hydrogenation Still Operator

173.	Irish Moss Operator

174.	Iron Launder Operator

175.	Jelly Filter Tender

176.	Kettle Operator

177.	Kettle Tender

178.	Lard Bleacher

179.	Lard Maker

180.	Lard Refiner

181.	Leach Cell Operator

182.	Leach Runner

183.	Leach Tank Tender

184.	Leacher

185.	Lead Recoverer

186.	Lime Kiln Operator

187.	Linseed Cake Trimmer

188.	Linseed Oil Boiler

189.	Linseed Oil Refiner

190.	Linseed Oil Temperer

191.	Linter Operator

192.	Linter Tender

193.	Liquor Blender

194.	Liquor Bridge Operator

195.	Liquor Gallery Operator

196.	Liquor Maker

197.	Liquor Rectifier

198.	Lye Bath Operator

199.	Lye Machine Operator

200.	Lye Peel Operator

201.	Machine Binder Stripper

202.	Machine Stemmer

203.	Machine Stripper

204.	Machine Tender

205.	Malt House Operator

206.	Maltster

207.	Manufacturing Assistant

208.	Manufacturing Associate

209.	Manufacturing Operator

210.	Maple Sugar Maker

211.	Maple Syrup Maker

212.	Mash Filter Operator

213.	Mash Processing Operator

214.	Mash Tub Cooker

215.	Mash Tub Cooker Operator

216.	Masher

217.	Master Brewer

218.	Meal Room Hand

219.	Meat Grading Machine Operator

220.	Melter Operator

221.	Mercury Purifier

222.	Mercury Washer

223.	Milk Condenser

224.	Milk Pasteurizer

225.	Mill Operator

226.	Molasses Coloring Operator

227.	Molasses Preparer

228.	Molybdenum Steamer Operator

229.	Monitor and Storage Bin Tender

230.	Monomer Purification Operator

231.	Mud Tank Operator

232.	Naphthalene Operator

233.	Natural Gas Treating Unit Operator

234.	Neutralizer

235.	Nitroglycerin Separator Operator

236.	Nut Sorter Operator

237.	Oil Recovery Operator

238.	Oil Recovery Unit Operator

239.	Oil Refinery Process Technician

240.	Oil Separator

241.	Oil Treater

242.	Oilseed Meat Presser

243.	Oliver Filter Operator

244.	Ore Washer

245.	Pan Operator

246.	Paper Machine Tender

247.	Paraffin Plant Operator

248.	Paraffin Plant Sweater Operator

249.	Pasteurizing Machine Operator

250.	Peanut Blancher

251.	Percolator Operator

252.	Plant Operator

253.	Plasma Processing Centrifuge Operator

254.	Plasma Processing Technician

255.	Platinum and Palladium Kettle Tender

256.	Poacher Operator

257.	Polyethylene Catalyst Filtration Operator

258.	Pond Tender

259.	Potato Peeler

260.	Potato Peeling Machine Operator

261.	Precipitator

262.	Press Puller

263.	Pressure Tank Operator

264.	Process Technician

265.	Pulp Mill Operator

266.	Pulp Press Tender

267.	Pulper Operator

268.	Pulper Tender

269.	Purification Operator

270.	Purifier

271.	Pyridine Operator

272.	Pyridine Recovery Operator

273.	Recovery Operator

274.	Retort Operator

275.	Rice Cleaning Machine Tender

276.	Riddler

277.	Riddler Operator

278.	Riffler Tender

279.	Ripening Room Attendant

280.	Rouge Miller

281.	Rouge Sifter

282.	Rouge Sifter and Miller

283.	Rough Rice Tender

284.	Rum Processing Operator

285.	Salt Washer

286.	Saturator

287.	Saturator Operator

288.	Save All Operator

289.	Scrap Handler

290.	Screen Operator

291.	Screen Room Operator

292.	Screen Tender

293.	Screener

294.	Screener Operator

295.	Seed Cleaner

296.	Seed Cleaner Operator

297.	Seed Yeast Operator

298.	Separating and Filtering Machine Operator

299.	Separating Machine Operator

300.	Separator

301.	Separator Operator

302.	Separator Tender

303.	Shaker

304.	Shaker Tender

305.	Sheller

306.	Shellfish Meat Separator Operator

307.	Sieve Grader Tender

308.	Sifting Operator

309.	Silica Filter Operator

310.	Skin Peeling Machine Operator

311.	Slime Plant Operator

312.	Sludge Mill Operator

313.	Smutter

314.	Soda Dialyzer

315.	Solvent Process Extractor Operator

316.	Sorting Machine Operator

317.	Spice Cleaner

318.	Spiral Runner

319.	Starch Factory Laborer

320.	Starchmaker

321.	Steep Tender

322.	Stemmer

323.	Stemming Machine Operator

324.	Sterile Products Processor

325.	Still Operator

326.	Still Operator Helper

327.	Still Tender

328.	Strainer Tender

329.	Stripper

330.	Strong-Nitric Operator

331.	Sublimer

332.	Sugar Boiler

333.	Sweater Operator

334.	Syrup Maker

335.	Table Runner

336.	Table Tender

337.	Tallow Maker

338.	Tallow Refiner

339.	Tank Pumper

340.	Tank Tender

341.	Tapper

342.	Tar Leveler

343.	Tetryl Screen Operator

344.	Thickener Operator

345.	Thresher

346.	Threshing Machine Operator

347.	Time Cycle Operator

348.	Tobacco Stemmer

349.	Tobacco Stripper

350.	Top Precipitator Operator

351.	Treater

352.	Turpentine Distiller

353.	Vacuum Conditioner Operator

354.	Vacuum Filter Operator

355.	Vacuum Pan Operator

356.	Vacuum Pan Tender

357.	Vallez Filter Operator

358.	Washer

359.	Washer and Crusher Tender

360.	Washer Operator

361.	Washtub Worker

362.	Water Filterer

363.	Wax Bleacher

364.	Wax Pumper

365.	Wet Plant Operator

366.	Wet-End Operator

367.	Wheelman

368.	Whey Department Operator

369.	Wine Cellar Worker

370.	Wine Master

371.	Winemaker

372.	Winery Worker

373.	Winterizer

374.	Wringer Operator

375.	Yeast Distiller

376.	Yeast Fermentation Attendant

377.	Zinc-Chloride Operator

Job Tasks

	Dump, pour, or load specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage. Load materials into production equipment.

	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. Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.

	Turn valves or move controls to admit, drain, separate, filter, clarify, mix, or transfer materials. Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. Operate pumping systems or equipment. Operate mixing equipment.

	Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure. Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.

	Examine samples to verify qualities such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, dryness, or texture. Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.

	Start agitators, shakers, conveyors, pumps, or centrifuge machines. Operate pumping systems or equipment. Operate mixing equipment.

	Inspect machines or equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, or leaks. Inspect production equipment.

	Test samples to determine viscosity, acidity, specific gravity, or degree of concentration, using test equipment such as viscometers, pH meters, or hydrometers. Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.

	Measure or weigh materials to be refined, mixed, transferred, stored, or otherwise processed. Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.

	Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis. Collect samples of materials or products for testing.

	Communicate processing instructions to other workers. Exchange information with colleagues.

	Turn valves to pump sterilizing solutions or rinse water through pipes or equipment or to spray vats with atomizers. Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.

	Remove clogs, defects, or impurities from machines, tanks, conveyors, screens, or other processing equipment. Clear equipment jams.

	Maintain logs of instrument readings, test results, or shift production for entry in computer databases. Record operational or production data.

	Install, maintain, or repair hoses, pumps, filters, or screens to maintain processing equipment, using hand tools. Install mechanical components in production equipment. Maintain production or processing equipment. Repair production equipment or tools.

	Clean or sterilize tanks, screens, inflow pipes, production areas, or equipment, using hoses, brushes, scrapers, or chemical solutions. Clean work areas. Clean production equipment.

	Connect pipes between vats and processing equipment. Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.

	Assemble fittings, valves, bowls, plates, disks, impeller shafts, or other parts to prepare equipment for operation. Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures.

	Remove full containers from discharge outlets and replace them with empty containers. Position containers to receive materials or workpieces.

	Pack bottles into cartons or crates, using machines. Package products for storage or shipment.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

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.

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.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

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.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

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.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

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