Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)
Top 3 Pump Operator Jobs
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Drummer Pumper (1st shift)
- Franklin International
- Columbus,OH
Industrial: Drummer PumperBased in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin International is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives and sealants in the United States. We opened in 1935 as the Franklin Glue Company and today are known as...
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Operator
- Cencora
- Columbus,OH
Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at...
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Warehouse General Utility - Night Shift
- Abbott
- Columbus,OH
General Utility, Warehouse Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in...
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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