Career Profile
Cleaning, Washing, & Metal Pickling Equipment Operators & Tenders
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.
General Information
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.
Cleaning, Washing, & Metal Pickling Equipment Operators & Tenders
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 8 openings per year are projected for Cleaning, Washing, & Metal Pickling Equipment Operators & Tenders.
Employment Change
Employment for Cleaning, Washing, & Metal Pickling Equipment Operators & Tenders is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 10.5% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $17.52/hour. Entry level workers are paid $13.80, while experienced workers are paid $20.18. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 54 Cleaning, Washing, & Metal Pickling Equipment Operators & Tenders in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 59.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Cleaning, Washing, & Metal Pickling Equipment Operators & Tenders are Animal Slaughtering and Processing, Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing, and Other Food Manufacturing.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Cleaning, Washing, & Metal Pickling Equipment Operators & Tenders include Production and Processing, English Language, and Public Safety and Security.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Cleaning, Washing, & Metal Pickling Equipment Operators & Tenders is HS diploma or less. 4% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.