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Is being a filtering plant operator a good fit for you?

Runs tanks, filters and spinning machines that separate liquids from solids in a processing plant.

What the work involves

  • Monitors material flow and instruments like temperature and pressure gauges.
  • Sets up or adjusts machine controls to regulate flow, temperature and pressure.
  • Inspects machines for hazards, faults, wear and leaks.
  • Collects samples of materials or products for lab testing.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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