Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, & Still Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders

What They Do

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.

Typical Tasks

• Monitor material flow or instruments, such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters, to ensure optimal processing conditions.
• Inspect machines or equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, or leaks.
• Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.
• Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
• Operate machines to process materials in compliance with applicable safety, energy, or environmental regulations.

Key Skills

Work Activities

• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Getting Information
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials