Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

Manage chemical processes by operating or tending to equipment used in manufacturing or consumer goods processing. Devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels are among the tools employed.

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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.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Dealing and handling conflicts
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to job hazards
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Physical demands
Leadership
Competition for this position

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Getting Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More

Areas of Study

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