Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
SOC Code: 51-9012
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenderss dump, pour, or load specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 75.7/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Operations Monitoring, Operations Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis.
AI-Proof Score: 75.7 — High
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Median Salary
$49,500
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Job Growth
-4.3%
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Training Time
Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)
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Job Zone
Zone 2 / 5
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Training Cost
~$5,000
Key Skills
- •Operations Monitoring
- •Quality Control Analysis
- •Operation and Control
- •Monitoring
- •Critical Thinking
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Active Listening
Common Tasks
- ✓Dump, pour, or load specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.
- ✓Operate machines to process materials in compliance with applicable safety, energy, or environmental regulations.
- ✓Monitor material flow or instruments, such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters, to ensure optimal processing conditions.
- ✓Turn valves or move controls to admit, drain, separate, filter, clarify, mix, or transfer materials.
- ✓Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation