Mixing & Blending Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders
Also called: Ink Blender, Issuing Operator, Mixer Operator, Coater Operator
What they do:
Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.
On the job, you would:
- Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure conformance to requirements.
- Test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment.
- Start machines to mix or blend ingredients; then allow them to mix for specified times.
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
Math and Science
Education and Training
Engineering and Technology
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Controlled Movement
Verbal
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
Word processing software
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$33,590
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
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