Service Unit Operators (Oil, Gas, and Mining)

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    Cherry Picker Operator - 3rd Shift NSG Group/Pilkington North America: Since becoming part of the Nippon Sheet Glass Group (NSG) in June of 2006, NSG Group is one of the world's largest glassmakers that manufactures and distributes...

  • Production Operator, Hiring All Shifts - PPG - Delaware,OH

    PPG Industries - 760 Pittsburgh Drive - Responsibilities: Blending, measuring, and producing raw materials to manufacture industrial coatings.; Prepare materials and products for packaging and shipment to customers.; Work in a production...

  • Machine Operator - Trillium Staffing - Columbus,OH

    Trillium Staffing - - Responsibilities: Operate plastic manufacturing equipment; Load plastic rolls onto machine and set up the job; Monitor production and make adjustments; Check quality of products; Pack finished products ...

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What Service unit operators Do

Operate equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other obstructions from drilling wells. Includes fishing-tool technicians.


Service unit operator Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 43,100
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $48,410

Job Outlook for Service unit operators

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 9,800
  • Growth rate: 23 percent (Much faster than average)

How to Become a Service unit operator

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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