Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders in Battle Creek, Michigan
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.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders on average make:
$43,680 ($21.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
18
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
stay the same.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
2 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.
The typical training needed after hire is:
long-term on-the-job training.
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Other Job Titles
Acid Dipper, Agitator, Agricultural Produce Washer, Air Table Operator, Ampoule Washing Machine Operator, Anodizer, Bag Bleacher, Barrel Cleaner, Benzene Washer, Benzene Washer Operator
Tools Used
Adjustable handwrenches, Air purifying respirators, Calibrated measuring rods, Clean in place CIP systems, Cleaning scrapers, Conveyor systems, Electric pallet jacks, Eye protection, Floor scrubbers, Foamers
Tasks
- Operate 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.
- Add specified amounts of chemicals to equipment at required times to maintain solution levels and concentrations.
- Drain, clean, and refill machines or tanks at designated intervals, using cleaning solutions or water.
- Measure, weigh, or mix cleaning solutions, using measuring tanks, calibrated rods or suction tubes.
- Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
Personality
Persistence, Achievement/Effort, Initiative, Stress Tolerance, Attention to Detail, Independence, Dependability, Analytical Thinking, Innovation, Self-Control
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