Plant and System Operators

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Plant and System Operators

What they do

All plant and system operators not listed separately.

$36,120
Starting Salary (2023)
$56,940
Median Salary (2023)
-0.2%
Projected Job Growth
15,370
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

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What kind of work is this?

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What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Integrity
Concern for Others
Adaptability/Flexibility

What key skills are needed for this job?

Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Reading Comprehension
Quality Control Analysis
Monitoring
Active Listening

Expected Knowledge

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Common Activities

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

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