Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)

Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs

  • Machine Operator - Luxor Staffing - Columbus,OH

    2756 S Hamilton Rd - [Equipment Operator] - Weekly Pay (Direct Deposit/Onsite Check Delivery) / ACA Compliant Healthcare Benefits (Dental + Vision Coverage) / Employee Bonus Options - As a Machine Operator, you will: Monitor and maintain...

  • Plastics Machine Operator - AMCOR - New Albany,OH

    Amcor - - Responsibilities: Keep Injection Stretch Blow M molding and Injection Molding lines running and producing bottles; Perform preventative maintenance on ISBM/IM molds and machines; Start up and shut down molding equipment safely; Make...

  • Machine Operator - Aerotek - Columbus,OH

    Aerotek - - Responsibilities: Operate equipment that fabricates metal products, including stamping machines; Ensure efficient production by managing machine operations; Perform preventive maintenance to ensure machinery runs smoothly;...

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What Pump operators Do

Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.


Pump operator Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 11,100
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $49,580

Job Outlook for Pump operators

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 1,400
  • Growth rate: 13 percent (Faster than average)

How to Become a Pump operator

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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