How do they match: Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

  • Compound Specialist
  • Operator Specialist

  • Dump or pour specified amounts of materials into machinery or equipment.
  • Mix or blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times.
  • Read work orders to determine production specifications or information.
  • Record operational or production data on specified forms.
  • Stop mixing or blending machines when specified product qualities are obtained and open valves and start pumps to transfer mixtures.
  • Test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment.

  • Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.