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process operator
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The Process Operator manages and oversees the full production process of a manufacturing plant or other industrial facility. Their role is to inspect equipment to ensure the quality, efficiency and safety of the plant. Their responsibilities are to perform the safe operation, basic maintenance and troubleshooting of the facility’s tools and instruments, oversee the production of industrial manufacturing, operate the facility’s computer system that controls the machinery, conduct continuous inspections of all key process points in the facility, ensure that the products being produced under their control meet all specifications, and maintain detailed reports of operations.

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Avg Pay: $46K
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6.3 years
$46K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
3.21 years
Entry
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3
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  • Bachelor Of Arts (b.a.) In General Studies
    The number of occurrences matches with Process Operator in our database.
    Avg. Duration:45 monthsAvg. Fees:$23,007Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Arts (b.a.) In Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Mechanical Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,659Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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