How do they match: Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

  • Vessel Operator

  • Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels.

  • Direct activities of workers assisting in control or verification of processes or in unloading of materials.
  • Drain equipment, and pump water or other solutions through to flush and clean tanks or equipment.
  • Dump or scoop prescribed solid, granular, or powdered materials into equipment.
  • Estimate materials required for production and manufacturing of products.
  • Open valves or start pumps, agitators, reactors, blowers, or automatic feed of materials.

  • Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
  • Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards.
  • Estimate material requirements for production.
  • Load materials into production equipment.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Operate chemical processing or water treatment systems or equipment.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.