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CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT OPERATORS AND TENDERS
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Occupation Description:
 
  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. Exclude "Chemical Plant and System Operators" (51-8091).
 
  Specialized Occupations:
 
 
  * Chemical Equipment Tenders (ONET code: 51-9011.02)
 
  * Chemical Equipment Controllers and Operators (ONET code: 51-9011.01)
 
Typical Tasks:
 
 
  • Record operational data such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results.
  • Test product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, and concentrations or viscosities, or send them to laboratories for testing.
  • Add treating or neutralizing agents to products, and pump products through filters or centrifuges in order to remove impurities or to precipitate products.
  • Adjust controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, and flow of liquids and gases, and times of prescribed reactions, according to knowledge of equipment and processes.
  • Control and operate equipment in which chemical changes or reactions take place during the processing of industrial or consumer products.
  • Drain equipment, and pump water or other solutions through in order to flush and clean tanks and equipment.
  • Draw samples of products at specified stages so that analyses can be performed.
 
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Education & Training:
 
  Moderate-term on-the-job training (1 to 12 months)
 
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Wage Information:
 
 
Region Average Annual Average Hourly Entry Level (hourly) Mid-Range  (hourly)
Statewide Units $53,250.00 $25.60 $17.20 $18.96 - $32.31
Bridgeport/Stamford $60,052.00 $28.87 $20.10 $22.55 - $34.75
Hartford $41,635.00 $20.02 $13.91 $15.22 - $23.18
New Haven $52,894.00 $25.43 $17.31 $19.29 - $32.30
Springfield, MA $43,168.00 $20.75 $18.51 $19.41 - $22.41
Worcester, MA $39,950.00 $19.21 $15.73 $17.02 - $21.68
Danielson $44,590.00 $21.44 $12.47 $13.00 - $32.35
      
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