Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
SOC Code: 51-9192 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $28,642 | $44,138 | $59,634 | $75,130 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $43,805 | $52,936 | $62,046 | $71,178 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $34,923 | $45,406 | $55,910 | $66,394 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $41,080 | $49,379 | $57,678 | $65,978 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $35,048 | $44,595 | $54,122 | $63,669 |
| Roanoke, VA | $35,048 | $44,595 | $54,122 | $63,669 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $35,048 | $44,595 | $54,122 | $63,669 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $35,048 | $44,595 | $54,122 | $63,669 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $35,048 | $44,595 | $54,122 | $63,669 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $35,048 | $44,595 | $54,122 | $63,669 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 3.2 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.9 | |
| Speaking | 2.9 | |
| Time Management | 2.9 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.8 | |
| Coordination | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.9 |
| English Language | 3.0 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.8 |
| Psychology | 2.7 |
| Education and Training | 2.5 |
| Chemistry | 2.4 |
| Mechanical | 2.4 |
| Administration and Management | 2.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 59.8% |
| Less than high school | 31.7% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 3.9% |
| Associate's degree | 3.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Operate or tend machines to wash and remove impurities from items such as barrels or kegs, glass products, tin plate surfaces, dried fruit, pulp, animal stock, coal, manufactured articles, plastic, or rubber.
- Add specified amounts of chemicals to equipment at required times to maintain solution levels and concentrations.
- Drain, clean, and refill machines or tanks at designated intervals, using cleaning solutions or water.
- Measure, weigh, or mix cleaning solutions, using measuring tanks, calibrated rods or suction tubes.
- Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
- Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines.
- Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions.
- Record gauge readings, materials used, processing times, or test results in production logs.
Technology Skills
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