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Chemical Equipment Operators

Chemical equipment operators control equipment that processes chemicals.

Chemical equipment operators control the flow of chemicals through production equipment. While the chemicals are being processed, operators monitor the equipment.

Chemical Equipment Operators are in the Manufacturing career cluster and the Production pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median

$19.99 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   -.7%

Shrinking    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Read list of ingredients and processing instructions.
  • Weigh or measure ingredients and add them to processing equipment.
  • Set and adjust gauges and timers.
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.