Career Profile
Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders
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.
General Information
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. Excludes Chemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091).
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Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 37 openings per year are projected for Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders.
Employment Change
Employment for Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders is forecasted to increase slower than the regional average by 6.7% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $19.29/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.12, while experienced workers are paid $22.85. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 295 Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 315.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders are Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, and Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders include Production and Processing, Chemistry, and Mechanical.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders is HS diploma or less. 18% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.