Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 | All Occupations

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Chemical equipment operators and tenders

Definition | Significant Points | Quick Stats

Definition

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.

source: OOH; about this section

Significant Points

2002 employment: 59,000
Projected 2002-12 employment change: A decline
Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

source: OOH; about this section

Quick Stats

Chemical equipment operators and tenders

2002 employment: 58,000
2012 projected employment: 56,000
Change — numeric: -2,000; percent: -3.8%
2002 median annual earnings: $37,430; earnings group: high
2002 self-employed: 0.8%
2002 part-time employment: very low
2002 unemployment: low
Typical education and training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Educational attainment — high school: 46.2%; some college: 36.4%; bachelor's degree: 17.5%

source: Employment Matrix; about this section

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