Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
SOC Code: 51-9023 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Mixing and Blending 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $41,891 | $57,720 | $73,549 | $89,378 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $44,491 | $58,406 | $72,322 | $86,237 |
| Yuba City, CA | $42,619 | $56,056 | $69,493 | $82,930 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $39,499 | $53,914 | $68,307 | $82,722 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $36,712 | $51,189 | $65,645 | $80,122 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $37,398 | $51,584 | $65,749 | $79,934 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $34,986 | $49,795 | $64,626 | $79,435 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $36,005 | $50,482 | $64,958 | $79,435 |
| Hammond, LA | $36,005 | $50,274 | $64,563 | $78,832 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $52,624 | $60,986 | $69,368 | $77,730 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.6 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 | |
| Repairing | 3.1 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Time Management | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 4.3 |
| English Language | 3.0 |
| Mechanical | 2.8 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.7 |
| Mathematics | 2.6 |
| Chemistry | 2.6 |
| Education and Training | 2.4 |
| Administration and Management | 2.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 80.3% |
| Some college | 11.9% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 6.3% |
| Less than high school | 1.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure conformance to requirements.
- Operate or tend machines to mix or blend any of a wide variety of materials, such as spices, dough batter, tobacco, fruit juices, chemicals, livestock feed, food products, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.
- Dump or pour specified amounts of materials into machinery or equipment.
- Observe production or monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Stop mixing or blending machines when specified product qualities are obtained and open valves and start pumps to transfer mixtures.
- Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing.
- Add or mix chemicals or ingredients for processing, using hand tools or other devices.
- Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually or with hands to ensure conformance to established standards.
Technology Skills
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