ONET Occupations » 51-9012.00

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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.34)
  2. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.34)
  3. Copy - Data (4.18)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (4.14)
  5. Set up, assemble - Things (3.72)
  6. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  7. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.60)
  8. Use my brain - Data (3.53)
  9. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (3.88)
  1. Perceptual Speed (3.63)
  2. Near Vision (3.63)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.34)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.14)
  3. Cooperation (3.84)
  4. Independence (3.83)
  5. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.78)
  6. Self Control (3.69)
  7. Integrity (3.64)
  8. Stress Tolerance (3.60)
  9. Initiative (3.56)
  10. Analytical Thinking (3.53)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.34)
  2. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.18)
  3. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.08)
  4. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.06)
  5. Getting Information (3.94)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.94)
  7. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.85)
  8. Handling and Moving Objects (3.72)
  9. Documenting/Recording Information (3.72)
  10. Training and Teaching Others (3.60)
  11. Performing General Physical Activities (3.58)
  1. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.34)
  2. Operate Chemical Processing Equipment (4.34)
  3. Operate Cleaning Equipment (4.34)
  4. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (4.34)
  5. Operate Pulp Or Paper Making Equipment (4.34)
  6. Operate Metal Or Plastic Fabricating Equipment/Machinery (4.34)
  7. Operate Textile Production Equipment/Machinery (4.34)
  8. Operate Water Treatment Equipment (4.34)
  9. Operate Food Processing Production Equipment/Machinery (4.34)
  10. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (4.18)
  11. Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Industrial Setting (4.08)
  12. Maintain Consistent Production Quality (4.08)
  13. Examine Products Or Work To Verify Conformance To Specifications (4.08)
  14. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (4.06)
  15. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (3.94)
  16. Collect Samples For Testing (3.72)
  17. Maintain Production Or Work Records (3.72)
  18. Load Or Unload Material Or Workpiece Into Machinery (3.72)
  19. Apply Cleaning Solvents (3.58)