Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend continuous flow or vat-type equipment; filter presses; shaker screens; centrifuges; condenser tubes; precipitating, fermenting, or evaporating tanks; scrubbing towers; or batch stills. These machines extract, sort, or separate liquids, gases, or solids from other materials to recover a refined product. Includes dairy processing equipment operators.
- O*NET-SOC code
51-9012.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36,200 | $44,410 | $51,610 | $63,930 | $79,750 |
By state (50)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 140 | $46,970 | 0.17 |
| Alaska | 100 | $48,000 | 0.78 |
| Arizona | 970 | $57,820 | 0.77 |
| Arkansas | 500 | $41,720 | 0.98 |
| California | 14,210 | $52,910 | 2.02 |
| Colorado | 1,970 | $49,590 | 1.77 |
| Connecticut | 310 | $50,370 | 0.47 |
| Delaware | 110 | $47,520 | 0.61 |
| Florida | 1,150 | $49,610 | 0.30 |
| Georgia | 1,210 | $55,500 | 0.64 |
| Hawaii | 160 | $51,070 | 0.66 |
| Idaho | 780 | $52,160 | 2.35 |
| Illinois | 780 | $48,440 | 0.33 |
| Indiana | 1,510 | $53,990 | 1.22 |
| Iowa | 1,090 | $52,220 | 1.81 |
| Kansas | 450 | $48,790 | 0.81 |
| Kentucky | 1,500 | $58,770 | 1.94 |
| Louisiana | 770 | $58,640 | 1.03 |
| Maine | 430 | $57,190 | 1.75 |
| Maryland | 580 | $55,580 | 0.54 |
| Massachusetts | 510 | $48,970 | 0.37 |
| Michigan | 2,230 | $49,480 | 1.31 |
| Minnesota | 1,810 | $57,190 | 1.59 |
| Mississippi | 100 | $43,890 | 0.21 |
| Missouri | 1,590 | $49,290 | 1.40 |
| Montana | 340 | $47,920 | 1.74 |
| Nebraska | 1,050 | $47,080 | 2.66 |
| Nevada | 270 | $62,960 | 0.46 |
| New Hampshire | 590 | $60,340 | 2.25 |
| New Jersey | 930 | $58,140 | 0.56 |
| New Mexico | 370 | $41,370 | 1.11 |
| New York | 3,490 | $55,990 | 0.93 |
| North Carolina | 1,310 | $49,140 | 0.68 |
| North Dakota | 270 | $59,390 | 1.60 |
| Ohio | 1,470 | $47,640 | 0.69 |
| Oklahoma | 260 | $49,440 | 0.39 |
| Oregon | 1,340 | $50,160 | 1.76 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,150 | $48,390 | 0.92 |
| Rhode Island | 140 | $46,710 | 0.72 |
| South Carolina | 470 | $49,320 | 0.52 |
| South Dakota | 270 | $50,780 | 1.55 |
| Tennessee | 2,450 | $50,470 | 1.94 |
| Texas | 1,460 | $46,910 | 0.27 |
| Utah | 480 | $46,600 | 0.72 |
| Vermont | 230 | $53,570 | 1.92 |
| Virginia | 2,130 | $59,480 | 1.34 |
| Washington | 1,560 | $56,160 | 1.14 |
| West Virginia | 110 | $35,870 | 0.41 |
| Wisconsin | 1,520 | $60,100 | 1.34 |
| Wyoming | 410 | $108,900 | 3.82 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biofuels Processing Technicians | 1-2 | 0.972 |
| 2 | Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1-2 | 0.969 |
| 3 | Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers | 1-2 | 0.968 |
| 4 | Biomass Plant Technicians | 1-2 | 0.968 |
| 5 | Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1-2 | 0.966 |
| 6 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | 1-2 | 0.964 |
| 7 | Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 1-2 | 0.959 |
| 8 | Chemical Plant and System Operators | 1-2 | 0.959 |
| 9 | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 1-2 | 0.959 |
| 10 | Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1-2 | 0.958 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | Operation and Control | 0.76 | 0.958 |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Operation and Control | 0.76 | 0.956 |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | Quality Control Analysis | 1.00 | 0.952 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | Operation and Control | 0.76 | 0.952 |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Operation and Control | 0.88 | 0.948 |
| Power Plant Operators | Operation and Control | 0.88 | 0.948 |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Operation and Control | 0.76 | 0.943 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | Instructing | 0.76 | 0.939 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, excluding software Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Operational databases | 5 of 20 | 19.2x |
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | 3 of 20 | 4.6x |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | 3 of 20 | 2.2x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 2.75 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Science | Essential skill | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 1.88 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.12 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.38 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 0.88 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.75 |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 4.20 | 4.06 |
| English Language | 3.55 | 2.89 |
| Food Production | 3.54 | 3.07 |
| Education and Training | 3.53 | 3.29 |
| Mechanical | 3.42 | 3.92 |
| Mathematics | 3.26 | 3.67 |
| Chemistry | 3.15 | 3.81 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.99 | 3.85 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.79 | 3.00 |
| Physics | 2.78 | 2.74 |
| Administration and Management | 2.59 | 2.52 |
| Administrative | 2.59 | 2.29 |
| Biology | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.46 | 2.48 |
| Psychology | 2.41 | 2.15 |
| Design | 2.22 | 1.85 |
| Law and Government | 2.00 | 1.43 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 1.99 | 1.07 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 1.84 | 1.25 |
| Transportation | 1.83 | 1.90 |
| Building and Construction | 1.75 | 1.83 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.74 | 1.27 |
| Geography | 1.71 | 1.34 |
| Communications and Media | 1.71 | 1.09 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.69 | 1.29 |
| Telecommunications | 1.66 | 0.73 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.49 | 1.36 |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.49 | 0.53 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.45 | not rated |
| Foreign Language | 1.36 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.29 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.16 | not rated |
| Sales and Marketing | 1.12 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 3.88 | 3.75 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.75 | 3.38 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.50 | 3.25 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.38 | 3.00 |
| Information Ordering | 3.38 | 3.00 |
| Reaction Time | 3.25 | 3.50 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.12 | 3.50 |
| Static Strength | 3.12 | 3.38 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Control Precision | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Selective Attention | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Oral Expression | 3.00 | 3.62 |
| Extent Flexibility | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Far Vision | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Visualization | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Rate Control | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Speech Clarity | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Depth Perception | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Written Expression | 2.62 | 2.88 |
| Stamina | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Number Facility | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.62 | 2.00 |
| Time Sharing | 2.50 | 2.75 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.50 | 2.62 |
| Response Orientation | 2.50 | 2.62 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Memorization | 2.38 | 2.50 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Originality | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Sound Localization | 2.12 | 1.50 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 2.12 | 1.50 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Night Vision | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Peripheral Vision | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.75 | 1.12 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.12 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Office software in demand
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- SAP software hot
- Email software
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | 1,400 | 46.40 | $64,000 |
| Walla Walla, WA | 150 | 14.79 | $51,540 |
| Modesto, CA | 1,000 | 13.30 | $73,690 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 970 | 12.28 | $61,550 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | 220 | 11.50 | $66,310 |
| Merced, CA | 270 | 8.68 | $61,920 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | 340 | 7.27 | $54,190 |
| Valdosta, GA | 140 | 6.93 | $43,990 |
| Twin Falls, ID | 120 | 6.10 | $52,160 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | 170 | 5.06 | $50,590 |