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plant operator
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The Plant Operator manages equipment that works with concrete, sand, and gravel in order to to crush or segregate materials. Their role is to observe gauges and dials to correctly operate the machinery and ensure conformance to processing specifications. Their responsibilities are to repair machinery using handtools, power tools and welding equipment, manage all operations, process types of equipment, ensure an optimal level of production, resolve all operating issues, and collaborate with contractors and vendors for all activities.

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Avg Pay: $49K
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Avg Pay: $46K
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  • Associate Degree in Science
    The number of occurrences matches with Plant Operator in our database.
    Avg. Duration:24 monthsAvg. Fees:$11,470Type: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 Arts (b.a.) in General Studies
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    Avg. Duration:45 monthsAvg. Fees:$23,007Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Associate Degree
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    Avg. Duration:30 monthsAvg. Fees:$18,910Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Plant Operator and Other Important Info

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6.2 years
$48K
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3.70 years
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