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Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

SOC 51-9192.00

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.

Zone 2 Production

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation and Control

3.2

Operation Monitoring

3.1

Active Listening

2.9

Speaking

2.9

Critical Thinking

2.9

Monitoring

2.9

Time Management

2.9

Reading Comprehension

2.8

Knowledge Areas 8

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

Key Tasks

1Add specified amounts of chemicals to equipment at required times to maintain solution levels and concentrations.

2Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.

3Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines.

4Drain, clean, and refill machines or tanks at designated intervals, using cleaning solutions or water.

5Operate 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.

Also Known As

Acid Dipper Agitator Agricultural Produce Washer Air Table Operator Ampoule Washing Machine Operator Anodizer Bag Bleacher Barrel Cleaner Benzene Washer Benzene Washer Operator