Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
SOC Code: 51-9012 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $60,819 | $77,480 | $94,120 | $110,781 |
| Casper, WY | $43,742 | $65,021 | $86,278 | $107,557 |
| Napa, CA | $51,085 | $64,480 | $77,875 | $91,270 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $54,766 | $65,354 | $75,962 | $86,549 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $47,070 | $60,216 | $73,382 | $86,528 |
| Vallejo, CA | $47,278 | $59,613 | $71,947 | $84,282 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $43,077 | $55,910 | $68,744 | $81,578 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $49,005 | $59,800 | $70,595 | $81,390 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $45,968 | $57,533 | $69,118 | $80,683 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $42,744 | $55,182 | $67,621 | $80,059 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.8 |
| Mechanical | 3.3 |
| English Language | 3.1 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.9 |
| Mathematics | 2.8 |
| Education and Training | 2.8 |
| Chemistry | 2.6 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 90.8% |
| Less than high school | 4.7% |
| Some college | 1.9% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 1.5% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- 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.
- Communicate processing instructions to other workers.
- Remove clogs, defects, or impurities from machines, tanks, conveyors, screens, or other processing equipment.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word SAP software Email software Spreadsheet software Word processing software
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