Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels.
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Salary Information
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders: $57,090 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow. | General |
| Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment. | General |
| Operate chemical processing or water treatment systems or equipment. | General |
| Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. | General |
| Inspect production equipment. | General |
| Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions. | General |
| Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products. | General |
| Collect samples of materials or products for testing. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs. | General |
| Clean production equipment. | General |
| Operate pumping systems or equipment. | General |
| Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. | General |
| Lubricate production equipment. | General |
| Repair production equipment or tools. | General |
| Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards. | General |
| Direct operational or production activities. | General |
| Load materials into production equipment. | General |
| Estimate material requirements for production. | General |
| Maintain safety. | Maintenance |
| Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions. | Maintenance |
| Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. | Maintenance |
| Maintain production or processing equipment. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Mix substances to create chemical solutions. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| Operational databases | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Cathodic Protection 2 - Technician Maritime | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program - Level 1 | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program - Level 3 Peer Review | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program Level 1 - Nuclear Specialty | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program Level 2 | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program Level 2 - Marine Specialty | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program Level 3 Peer Review - Marine Specialty | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coating Inspector Program Level 3 Peer Review - Nuclear Specialty | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Coatings Inspector Program Level 3 Peer Review - Bridge Specialty | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Piping Inspector Certification | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Pressure Vessels Inspector Certification | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Protective Coating Technician | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Veriforce PEC H2S Clear for Energy | Omega Safety Training | Not Available |