U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

NOTE:

The information on this page relates to the 2010 SOC, please see the 2000 SOC System for information on the previous version of the SOC.

51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

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" (51-8091).

Illustrative examples: Chemical Process Equipment Operator, Acid Purification Equipment Operator

Broad Occupation: 51-9010 Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Minor Group: 51-9000 Other Production Occupations
Major Group: 51-0000 Production Occupations

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Last Modified Date: March 11, 2010