Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
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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Salary Information
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders: $47,680 (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 |
|---|---|
| Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. | General |
| Weigh finished products. | General |
| Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. | General |
| Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products. | General |
| Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment. | General |
| Operate mixing equipment. | General |
| Load materials into production equipment. | General |
| Operate pumping systems or equipment. | General |
| Collect samples of materials or products for testing. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas. | General |
| Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. | General |
| Clean production equipment. | General |
| Clear equipment jams. | General |
| Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. | General |
| Clean work areas. | General |
| Clean facilities or work areas. | General |
| Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. | Maintenance |
| Maintain production or processing equipment. | 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 |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Word processing software | Word processing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Level II Machine Lubricant Analyst | International Council for Machinery Lubrication | Not Available |
| Level III Machine Lubricant Analyst | International Council for Machinery Lubrication | Not Available |