What You'll Do

  • Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.
  • Monitor material flow or instruments, such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters, to ensure optimal processing conditions.
  • Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
  • Test samples to determine viscosity, acidity, specific gravity, or degree of concentration, using test equipment such as viscometers, pH meters, or hydrometers.
  • Measure or weigh materials to be refined, mixed, transferred, stored, or otherwise processed.
  • Clean or sterilize tanks, screens, inflow pipes, production areas, or equipment, using hoses, brushes, scrapers, or chemical solutions.
  • Inspect machines or equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, or leaks.
  • Dump, pour, or load specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.
  • Connect pipes between vats and processing equipment.
  • Communicate processing instructions to other workers.

Essential Skills

Operations Monitoring 3.75/5
Critical Thinking 3.12/5
Monitoring 3.12/5
Operation and Control 3.12/5
Quality Control Analysis 3.12/5
Reading Comprehension 3.0/5
Active Listening 3.0/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.0/5
Time Management 3.0/5
Writing 2.88/5
Speaking 2.88/5
Active Learning 2.88/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Dependability, Self-Control, Attention to Detail, Independence, Cooperation

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Near Vision 3.88/5
Perceptual Speed 3.75/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.5/5
Information Ordering 3.38/5
Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.38/5
Reaction Time 3.25/5
Oral Comprehension 3.12/5
Flexibility of Closure 3.12/5

Technologies & Tools

Email software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word SAP software Spreadsheet software Word processing software

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Dependability (High importance: 4.1/5)
  • Self-Control (High importance: 4.0/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 3.87/5)
  • Independence (High importance: 3.76/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 3.73/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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