Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

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Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

What they do

Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.

Also Called: Batchmaker, Blender, Blending Technician (Blending Tech), Ink Blender, Issuing Operator, Machine Operator, Mixer, Mixer Operator, Operator, Stock Preparation Operator (Stock Prep Operator), Batchmaker, Blender, Blending Technician (Blending Tech), Ink Blender, Issuing Operator, Machine Operator, Mixer, Mixer Operator, Operator, Stock Preparation Operator (Stock Prep Operator)

$34,090
Starting Salary (2023)
$46,100
Median Salary (2023)
1.5%
Projected Job Growth
105,740
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Clean work areas.
Observe production or monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure conformance to requirements.
Clean and maintain equipment, using hand tools.
Read work orders to determine production specifications or information.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Initiative
Achievement/Effort
Persistence

What key skills are needed for this job?

Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Quality Control Analysis

Expected 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.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Common Activities

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

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