Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

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Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

What they do

Operate or tend machines to wash or clean products, such as barrels or kegs, glass items, tin plate, food, pulp, coal, plastic, or rubber, to remove impurities.

Also Called: Anodizer, Clean in Places Operator (CIP Operator), Filler Operator, Parts Cleaner, Sanitation Technician, Sanitation Worker, Sanitizer, Tub Wash Operator, Tub Washer, Wash Crew Person, Anodizer, Clean in Places Operator (CIP Operator), Filler Operator, Parts Cleaner, Sanitation Technician, Sanitation Worker, Sanitizer, Tub Wash Operator, Tub Washer, Wash Crew Person

$31,370
Starting Salary (2023)
$39,340
Median Salary (2023)
3.8%
Projected Job Growth
15,210
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Drain, clean, and refill machines or tanks at designated intervals, using cleaning solutions or water.
Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions.
Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines.
Record gauge readings, materials used, processing times, or test results in production logs.
Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.

What kind of work is this?

Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Persistence
Initiative
Achievement/Effort
Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail
Independence

What key skills are needed for this job?

Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Monitoring

Expected Knowledge

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Common Activities

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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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