Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, and vacuum drying equipment.
At a Glance
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders earns a median of $42,730/yr with +0.6% projected growth. Typical entry: No formal educational credential. Top skills: Microsoft Excel, Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings, Getting Information.
$42,730/yr
+0.6%
2
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Skills (2)
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Knowledge (2)
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Abilities (2)
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Technology (1)
Work Activities (18)
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
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