Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Go Back to List Set up, operate, or tend continuous flow or vat-type equipment; filter presses; shaker screens; centrifuges; condenser tubes; precipitating, fermenting, or evaporating tanks; scrubbing towers; or batch stills. These machines extract, sort, or separate liquids, gases, or solids from other materials to recover a refined product. Includes dairy processing equipment operators.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Data base user interface and query software

Tasks
	Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.
	Monitor material flow or instruments such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters to ensure optimal processing conditions.
	Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
	Test samples to determine viscosity, acidity, specific gravity, or degree of concentration, using test equipment such as viscometers, pH meters, or hydrometers.
	Measure or weigh materials to be refined, mixed, transferred, stored, or otherwise processed.
	Clean or sterilize tanks, screens, inflow pipes, production areas, or equipment, using hoses, brushes, scrapers, or chemical solutions.
	Inspect machines or equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, or leaks.
	Dump, pour, or load specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.
	Connect pipes between vats and processing equipment.
	Communicate processing instructions to other workers.

Skills
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Knowledge
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal m
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $51,210.00 $24.62  $16.43  $18.35 - $31.68  Bridgeport/Stamford $52,033.00 $25.02  $17.71  $19.25 - $28.24  Hartford $52,982.00 $25.47  $16.89  $18.13 - $32.16  New Haven $47,667.00 $22.92  $16.49  $19.80 - $27.32  New London/Norwich $52,450.00 $25.22  $16.23  $18.76 - $35.56  Torrington $53,649.00 $25.79  $16.68  $17.76 - $37.63

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   30   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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