How do they match: Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

  • 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.

  • Adjust controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, or flow of liquids or gases and times of prescribed reactions, according to knowledge of equipment and processes.
  • Flush or clean equipment, using steam hoses or mechanical reamers.
  • Record operational data, such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results.