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Operate roasting, baking, or drying equipment.

Food Baking and Drying Machine Operators operate roasting, baking, or drying machines. They may operate ovens, kilns, roasters, or vacuum drying equipment.

Wages	$24.54 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Fair
Education & Training	High School or less is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)
On the Job	Work Activities Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions. Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions. Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment. Operate pumping systems or equipment. Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs. Signal others to coordinate work activities. Inspect food products. Load materials into production equipment. Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
Career Pathways	Food Products and Processing Systems
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