Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

Job Description: 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.

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Control Precision, Extent Flexibility, Finger Dexterity, and Trunk Strength. Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Food Production, Chemistry, and Production and Processing and are skilled at Operation and Control and Monitoring.

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Getting Information
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Processing Information
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  

Abilities

Control Precision
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Trunk Strength
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Reaction Time
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Auditory Attention
  
Near Vision
  
Static Strength
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Selective Attention
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Speech Clarity
  
Category Flexibility
  
Information Ordering
  
Written Comprehension
  
Depth Perception
  
Far Vision
  
Oral Expression
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Visualization
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Stamina
  
Speech Recognition
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Time Sharing
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Written Expression
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Response Orientation
  
Originality
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Speed of Closure
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Memorization
  
Rate Control
  
Number Facility
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Food Production
  
Chemistry
  
Production and Processing
  
Education and Training
  
Mechanical
  
Public Safety and Security
  
English Language
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Administration and Management
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Psychology
  
Clerical
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Law and Government
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Mathematics
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Transportation
  
Telecommunications
  
Foreign Language
  
Design
  
Communications and Media
  

Wages

Maryland
$47,240  
 
Virginia
$38,830  
 
Wyoming
$37,270  
 
West Virginia
$35,750  
 
South Carolina
$33,630  
 
Pennsylvania
$32,560  
 
Connecticut
$31,200  
 
Florida
$31,000  
 
Utah
$30,040  
 
New Jersey
$29,780  
 
South Dakota
$29,330  
 
Georgia
$29,290  
 
Michigan
$28,940  
 
New Hampshire
$28,360  
 
Iowa
$28,220  
 
Ohio
$28,210  
 
Washington
$27,670  
 
Minnesota
$27,620  
 
New York
$27,470  
 
Missouri
$27,190  
 
Massachusetts
$27,170  
 
Kentucky
$27,000  
 
Kansas
$26,810  
 
Indiana
$26,490  
 
Illinois
$25,940  
 
Wisconsin
$25,410  
 
Nebraska
$25,360  
 
Arkansas
$24,930  
 
Louisiana
$24,430  
 
Idaho
$24,320  
 
Alabama
$24,100  
 
North Carolina
$23,730  
 
Oregon
$23,720  
 
Arizona
$22,580  
 
Tennessee
$22,510  
 
Mississippi
$22,440  
 
Oklahoma
$22,150  
 
California
$22,050  
 
Texas
$21,570  
 
Delaware
$21,380  
 
Nevada
$21,200  
 
Colorado
$20,010  
 
Puerto Rico
$18,470  
 

Skills

Operation and Control
  
Monitoring
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Time Management
  
Critical Thinking
  
Coordination
  
Instructing
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Speaking
  
Active Listening
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Learning Strategies
  
Writing
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Active Learning
  
Troubleshooting
  
Persuasion
  
Service Orientation
  
Negotiation
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Systems Analysis
  
Operations Analysis
  
Science
  
Mathematics
  
Equipment Selection
  
Repairing
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Support
  
Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Dependability
  
Self Control
  
Concern for Others
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Cooperation
  
Independence
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Integrity
  
Persistence
  
Social Orientation
  
Innovation
  
Initiative
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Leadership
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Contact With Others
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Level of Competition
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Degree of Automation
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Telephone
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Consequence of Error
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Physical Proximity
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Electronic Mail
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With External Customers
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Never-

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Letters and Memos
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Public Speaking
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Time Pressure
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Time Pressure
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Public Speaking
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Electronic Mail
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

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.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Draw samples for laboratory analysis, or test solutions for conformance to specifications, such as acidity or specific gravity.
  
Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
  
Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines.
  
Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions.
  
Record gauge readings, materials used, processing times, and/or test results in production logs.
  
Adjust, clean, and lubricate mechanical parts of machines, using hand tools and grease guns.
  
Load machines with objects to be processed, then unload objects after cleaning and place them on conveyors or racks.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Drain, clean, and refill machines or tanks at designated intervals, using cleaning solutions or water.
  
Add specified amounts of chemicals to equipment at required times to maintain solution levels and concentrations.
  
Measure, weigh, or mix cleaning solutions, using measuring tanks, calibrated rods or suction tubes.
  
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.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
  
Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines.
  
Load machines with objects to be processed, then unload objects after cleaning and place them on conveyors or racks.
  
Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions.
  
Record gauge readings, materials used, processing times, and/or test results in production logs.
  
Adjust, clean, and lubricate mechanical parts of machines, using hand tools and grease guns.
  
Draw samples for laboratory analysis, or test solutions for conformance to specifications, such as acidity or specific gravity.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Add specified amounts of chemicals to equipment at required times to maintain solution levels and concentrations.
  
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.
  
Measure, weigh, or mix cleaning solutions, using measuring tanks, calibrated rods or suction tubes.
  
Drain, clean, and refill machines or tanks at designated intervals, using cleaning solutions or water.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines.
  
Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions.
  
Draw samples for laboratory analysis, or test solutions for conformance to specifications, such as acidity or specific gravity.
  
Record gauge readings, materials used, processing times, and/or test results in production logs.
  
Load machines with objects to be processed, then unload objects after cleaning and place them on conveyors or racks.
  
Adjust, clean, and lubricate mechanical parts of machines, using hand tools and grease guns.
  
Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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.
  
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.
  
Add specified amounts of chemicals to equipment at required times to maintain solution levels and concentrations.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Load machines with objects to be processed, then unload objects after cleaning and place them on conveyors or racks.
  
Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
  
Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions.
  
Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines.
  
Record gauge readings, materials used, processing times, and/or test results in production logs.
  
Draw samples for laboratory analysis, or test solutions for conformance to specifications, such as acidity or specific gravity.
  
Adjust, clean, and lubricate mechanical parts of machines, using hand tools and grease guns.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Drain, clean, and refill machines or tanks at designated intervals, using cleaning solutions or water.
  
Add specified amounts of chemicals to equipment at required times to maintain solution levels and concentrations.
  
Measure, weigh, or mix cleaning solutions, using measuring tanks, calibrated rods or suction tubes.
  
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.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Adjust, clean, and lubricate mechanical parts of machines, using hand tools and grease guns.
  
Draw samples for laboratory analysis, or test solutions for conformance to specifications, such as acidity or specific gravity.
  
Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
  
Record gauge readings, materials used, processing times, and/or test results in production logs.
  
Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines.
  
Load machines with objects to be processed, then unload objects after cleaning and place them on conveyors or racks.
  
Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Measure, weigh, or mix cleaning solutions, using measuring tanks, calibrated rods or suction tubes.
  
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.
  
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.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Record gauge readings, materials used, processing times, and/or test results in production logs.
  
Adjust, clean, and lubricate mechanical parts of machines, using hand tools and grease guns.
  
Load machines with objects to be processed, then unload objects after cleaning and place them on conveyors or racks.
  
Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
  
Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions.
  
Draw samples for laboratory analysis, or test solutions for conformance to specifications, such as acidity or specific gravity.
  
Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Measure, weigh, or mix cleaning solutions, using measuring tanks, calibrated rods or suction tubes.
  
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.
  
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.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Adjust, clean, and lubricate mechanical parts of machines, using hand tools and grease guns.
  
Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions.
  
Load machines with objects to be processed, then unload objects after cleaning and place them on conveyors or racks.
  
Draw samples for laboratory analysis, or test solutions for conformance to specifications, such as acidity or specific gravity.
  
Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
  
Record gauge readings, materials used, processing times, and/or test results in production logs.
  
Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Drain, clean, and refill machines or tanks at designated intervals, using cleaning solutions or water.
  
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.
  
Measure, weigh, or mix cleaning solutions, using measuring tanks, calibrated rods or suction tubes.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Draw samples for laboratory analysis, or test solutions for conformance to specifications, such as acidity or specific gravity.
  
Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
  
Record gauge readings, materials used, processing times, and/or test results in production logs.
  
Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions.
  
Load machines with objects to be processed, then unload objects after cleaning and place them on conveyors or racks.
  
Adjust, clean, and lubricate mechanical parts of machines, using hand tools and grease guns.
  
Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Measure, weigh, or mix cleaning solutions, using measuring tanks, calibrated rods or suction tubes.
  
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.
  
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.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
  
Load machines with objects to be processed, then unload objects after cleaning and place them on conveyors or racks.
  
Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions.
  
Adjust, clean, and lubricate mechanical parts of machines, using hand tools and grease guns.
  
Draw samples for laboratory analysis, or test solutions for conformance to specifications, such as acidity or specific gravity.
  
Record gauge readings, materials used, processing times, and/or test results in production logs.
  
Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses