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Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

Median Salary
39,340
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Operate or tend machines to wash or clean products, such as barrels or kegs, glass items, tin plate, food, pulp, coal, plastic, or rubber, to remove impurities.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$23,680

10%

$39,340

Median

$53,120

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    59%

  • Less than high school

    31%

  • Some college

    3%

  • Associate's degree

    3%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Production and Processing
  • Psychology
  • Mechanical
  • English Language
  • Administration and Management

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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