Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Top 3 blending machine operator Jobs

  • Washroom Operator - Vestis - Columbus,OH

    Vestis - 1900 Progress Avenue - Responsibilities: Check all machine safety devices before operating equipment and record the safety form; Load washer/dryer following procedures and manage batch tickets; Stage similar batches together for...

  • Machine Operator - Altium Packaging - Columbus,OH

    Altium Packaging - 1917 Joyce Avenue - Responsibilities: Operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines to ensure production of quality bottles; Perform audits, weights and quality checks; Prepare maintenance request forms and document...

  • Can Production Operations Vacation Relief Worker - G&J Pepsi Cola - Columbus,OH

    G&J Pepsi Cola - - Responsibilities: Operates machines on production lines (e.g. fillers, palletizer, depalletizer); Verifies correct product and date codes are entered and printed on the product; Operates forklift to transport raw materials...

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What Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders Do

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


Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 118,100
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $38,420

Job Outlook for Mixing and blending machine setter, operator, and tender

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 4,600
  • Growth rate: 4 percent (Slower than average)

How to Become a Mixing and blending machine setter, operator, or tender

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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