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Operate equipment to control chemical changes or reactions during a production process.

Chemical Equipment Operators run equipment that controls chemical changes or reactions. They may work on devulcanizers, steam-jacket kettles, or reactor vessels.

Wages	$22.72 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. Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. Estimate material requirements for production. Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards. Inspect production equipment. Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products. Operate chemical processing or water treatment systems or equipment. Operate pumping systems or equipment.
Career Pathways	Production
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