Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Assemble and run machinery that combines substances like chemicals, cigarettes, liquids, dyes, and explosive compounds.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.
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
HIGH
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

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

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
Getting Information Know More
Handling and Moving Objects Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Know More

Areas of Study

Chemistry Know More
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Customer and Personal Service Know More
English Language Know More
Mathematics Know More
Mechanical Know More
Production and Processing Know More
Public Safety and Security Know More

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Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
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Quality Control Analysis Know More
Reading Comprehension Know More
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