Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
SOC Code: 51-9193 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Operate or tend equipment such as cooling and freezing units, refrigerators, batch freezers, and freezing tunnels, to cool or freeze products, food, blood plasma, and chemicals.
Advertisement
Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Cooling and Freezing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $48,942 | $59,155 | $69,389 | $79,602 |
| Ames, IA | $41,496 | $51,522 | $61,568 | $71,594 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $38,480 | $49,317 | $60,133 | $70,970 |
| Worcester, MA | $40,976 | $50,523 | $60,050 | $69,597 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $41,038 | $50,482 | $59,904 | $69,347 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $34,736 | $45,282 | $55,827 | $66,373 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $41,163 | $49,525 | $57,907 | $66,269 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $47,736 | $53,165 | $58,573 | $64,002 |
| Manhattan, KS | $47,528 | $52,998 | $58,490 | $63,960 |
| Wichita, KS | $46,758 | $52,354 | $57,949 | $63,544 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.6 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.5 | |
| Monitoring | 3.5 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 | |
| Repairing | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.9 |
| Mechanical | 3.4 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Food Production | 3.3 |
| Administration and Management | 3.3 |
| Mathematics | 3.1 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.1 |
| Education and Training | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 51.4% |
| Some college | 40.8% |
| High school diploma | 7.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Monitor pressure gauges, ammeters, flowmeters, thermometers, or products, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions, such as feed rate, product consistency, temperature, air pressure, and machine speed.
- Record temperatures, amounts of materials processed, or test results on report forms.
- Read dials and gauges on panel control boards to ascertain temperatures, alkalinities, and densities of mixtures, and turn valves to obtain specified mixtures.
- Correct machinery malfunctions by performing actions such as removing jams, and inform supervisors of malfunctions as necessary.
- Start machinery, such as pumps, feeders, or conveyors, and turn valves to heat, admit, or transfer products, refrigerants, or mixes.
- Assemble equipment, and attach pipes, fittings, or valves, using hand tools.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Google Gmail
Calculate your wage level for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders →
Advertisement
H-1B Guides & Resources
Looking for an H-1B immigration attorney?
Find experienced immigration lawyers in our attorney directory.