Set up, operate, or tend continuous flow or vat-type equipment; filter presses; shaker screens; centrifuges; condenser tubes; precipitating, fermenting, or evaporating tanks; scrubbing towers; or batch stills. These machines extract, sort, or separate liquids, gases, or solids from other materials to recover a refined product. Include dairy processing equipment operators. Exclude 'Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders' (51-9011).
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 1,000 | 14.44 | 8.69 | 17.31 | 30,030 | 18,070 | 36,010 |
| Kansas City* | 190 | 14.74 | 11.83 | 16.20 | 30,667 | 24,608 | 33,696 |
| Southeast Region* | 210 | 9.48 | 5.83 | 11.31 | 19,725 | 12,131 | 23,522 |
| Southwest Region* | 30 | 11.69 | 9.49 | 12.79 | 24,318 | 19,744 | 26,605 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 1,100 | 1,100 | .00 | 26 | Fair | |
| Kansas City MSA | 370 | 400 | 30 | 8.11 | 11 | Good |
| Ozark Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Southeast Region* | 80 | 90 | 10 | 12.50 | 2 | Good |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)