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Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

What do they do?

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.

Also known as:

Anodizer, Clean in Places Operator (CIP Operator), Filler Operator, Parts Cleaner, Pickle House Operator, Sanitation Technician, Sanitation Worker, Sanitizer, Tank Washer, Tub Wash Operator, Tub Washer, Wash Crew Person

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032.

Projected Employment in OH

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    Ranks #45 in job growth rate
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    Job Openings

    Ranks #5 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (47%)
  • Some college, no degree  (20%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (18%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (7%)
  • Associate's degree  (7%)
  • Master's degree  (1%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (<1%)

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People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Apply solutions to production equipment.
  • Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.
  • Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
  • Operate pumping systems or equipment.
  • Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.
  • Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
  • Clean production equipment.
  • Lubricate production equipment.
  • Operate industrial equipment.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Inspect production equipment.
  • Load materials into production equipment.
  • Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
  • Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
  • Mix substances to create chemical solutions.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Logo Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics

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