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Mixing Machine Operator

Manufacturing and Production
Machine Operators
Manufacturing Machine Operator

Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.

At a Glance

Mixing Machine Operator earns an average of $29,432/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Top skills: Packaging And Labeling, Loading And Unloading, Mathematics.

Avg Annual Salary

$29,432/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

4

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Median Wage

$47,680/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-6.8%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (18)

Packaging And Labeling

5.0

Loading And Unloading

4.9

General Mathematics

4.7

Lifting Ability

4.6

Standard Operating Procedure

4.5

Chemical Process

4.4

Data Entry

4.4

Blender (Device)

4.3

Laboratory Equipment

4.2

Milling

4.1

Forklift Truck

4.0

Seasoning

3.9

Food Safety And Sanitation

3.7

Warehousing

3.7

Aeration

3.6

Restaurant Operation

3.5

Polyvinyl Chloride

3.5

Good Manufacturing Practices

3.4

Common Skills (8)

Operations

4.8

Computer Literacy

4.7

Ethical Standards And Conduct

4.5

Quality Control

4.2

Communication

4.0

Strong Work Ethic

3.9

Interpersonal Communications

3.8

Related Specializations

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