Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
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Lower estimated automation risk
Why it fits
Equipment setup and troubleshooting transfer to maintaining pumps, centrifuges, presses, tanks, and conveyors.
Why it fits
Reuses fermentation, tanks, pumps, sampling, process logs, safety inspections, and product-recovery knowledge.
Why it fits
Experienced operators can move into shift coordination, production goals, safety checks, and operator training.
Why it fits
Builds on sampling, product specifications, process variables, test records, and corrective-action habits.
Why it fits
Reuses separation processes, control panels, pumps, tanks, sampling, troubleshooting, and plant safety.
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We rate jobs using four factors. These are:
- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
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Calculated automation risk
High Risk (61-80%): This occupation shows a significant risk of end-to-end replacement by automation. Many core parts of the role may be structured, repeatable, software-driven, or physically predictable enough for AI, machines, or robotic systems to take over. If you work in this area, it may be worth exploring safer related careers or moving towards more human-centred responsibilities.
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Decision-making and problem solving
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What users think
Based on 12 votes
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What is the likelihood that Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
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Wages
In 2024, the median annual wage for Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders was $49,500 ($24 per hour).
The median annual wage for Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders was 0.0% lower than the national median annual wage, which stood at $49,500.
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Growth
The number of 'Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders' job openings is expected to decline 4.3% by 2034
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Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Volume
As of 2024 there were 54,200 people employed as 'Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 2 thousand people are employed as 'Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders'.
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Job description
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. Includes dairy processing equipment operators.
O*NET-SOC code: 51-9012.00
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