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

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

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Job Description


	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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Beverage Manufacturing	19,100
Dairy Product Manufacturing	6,520
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing	3,260
Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only)	2,990
Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only)	1,600
Other Food Manufacturing	1,590
Grain and Oilseed Milling	1,480
Restaurants and Other Eating Places	1,320
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills	1,100
Tobacco Manufacturing	880

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Average Annual Salary	$44,140
Average Hourly Wage	$21.22
Total Employment	49,770