{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:02.572Z","occupation":{"soc":"51-9012.00","title":"Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","group":"Production","sector":"31-33","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers machine setup, operation, monitoring, and quality inspection for separation, filtration, clarifying, precipitation, and stilling processes in Job Zone 2 manufacturing and production environments.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials — dump, pour, or load into equipment or containers under direct supervisor guidance on the production floor.","Basic machine startup procedures — follow step-by-step protocols to start agitators, shakers, or pumps with a trainer present in a processing facility.","Temperature and pressure gauges — read and report instrument readings to a supervisor during routine monitoring shifts.","Valves and manual controls — turn or move as directed to admit or drain materials through separation equipment under close oversight.","Machine controls — observe and assist in adjusting settings for material flow and temperature under direct instruction from an experienced operator.","Material samples — collect and visually examine for basic qualities such as clarity or cleanliness following standardized inspection checklists.","Safety and environmental regulations — recognize and apply applicable rules while operating processing machines under supervision in a production environment.","Equipment surfaces and connections — inspect for visible leaks, wear, or obvious malfunctions during pre-shift walkthroughs with a lead operator.","Work instructions and safety data sheets — read and comprehend written operating procedures before performing assigned tasks on the production line.","Personal protective equipment and hazard protocols — identify and use correctly when working around separation, filtration, or clarifying machinery."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Measured quantities of raw or semi-processed materials — independently load or transfer into designated processing equipment in accordance with batch specifications.","Separation, filtration, and clarifying machines — operate routinely with reduced oversight to meet production targets while complying with safety and environmental standards.","Process instruments including temperature, pressure, and flow meters — monitor continuously during a shift and take corrective action within established parameters.","Valve sequences and control adjustments — execute to separate, filter, mix, or transfer materials efficiently during standard production runs in a manufacturing plant.","Machine control settings — set up and fine-tune for varying material types or batch sizes based on work orders and prior operating experience.","Sample quality attributes such as consistency, dryness, and texture — examine and compare against acceptance criteria, documenting results in shift logs or spreadsheet software.","Centrifuge machines, conveyors, and pumps — start and monitor for abnormal vibration, noise, or output deviations and escalate issues appropriately.","Equipment inspection findings — record in maintenance logs or ERP software and communicate clearly to maintenance personnel or shift supervisors.","Time-sensitive processing tasks — prioritize and manage across multiple machines during a shift to maintain continuous material flow with minimal downtime.","Verbal operating instructions and shift handover communications — listen actively and ask clarifying questions to ensure accurate task transfer between crews."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Full separation and filtration processing sequences — perform autonomously across diverse material types and non-routine batch conditions with consistent quality outcomes.","Process deviations indicated by instrument readings — diagnose root causes using critical thinking and implement corrective adjustments to restore optimal operating conditions.","Complex valve and control configurations — operate with precision to handle simultaneous material transfers, mixing, and filtration steps in a high-throughput production environment.","Non-standard sample results such as unexpected turbidity or off-spec texture — analyze, document findings, and make informed disposition decisions without escalation.","Mechanical malfunctions and efficiency losses — identify through systematic equipment inspection and coordinate timely repairs to minimize production impact.","Process compliance with safety, energy, and environmental regulations — evaluate and verify across all assigned machines during routine and non-routine operations.","Production and processing knowledge — apply to optimize machine parameters for yield, cycle time, or energy efficiency across the full scope of assigned operations.","Shift production data — compile and analyze using spreadsheet software to identify trends, flag process drift, and support continuous improvement initiatives.","Judgment on material quality hold or release decisions — exercise independently based on sample analysis, instrument data, and established quality control criteria.","Peer operators and new hires — guide informally on correct machine operation techniques, safety practices, and sample evaluation methods on the production floor."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Departmental operating standards for separation, filtration, and clarifying processes — develop and maintain to ensure consistent quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across all shifts.","Cross-shift production performance — analyze using ERP and spreadsheet data to set improvement targets and drive accountability among operators and leads.","Equipment upgrade or replacement evaluations — lead by assessing mechanical efficiency, wear patterns, and production data to inform capital investment recommendations.","Operator training programs — design and deliver covering machine setup, instrument monitoring, sample evaluation, and hazard recognition for Job Zone 2 production personnel.","Process control strategies — establish for managing temperature, pressure, and material flow across multiple interconnected separation and filtration systems at organizational scale.","Regulatory and environmental compliance programs — oversee and audit to ensure all machine operations meet applicable safety, energy, and environmental requirements facility-wide.","Quality control analysis frameworks — implement and refine to standardize sample examination criteria and acceptance thresholds across production lines and product families.","Cross-functional collaboration with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams — lead to resolve chronic equipment reliability issues and implement sustainable process improvements.","Emergency response and hazard mitigation protocols — author and communicate to ensure all production staff can safely manage equipment failures, leaks, or process upsets.","Organizational production culture — model and promote cautiousness, attention to detail, and integrity as behavioral standards throughout the separation and filtration workforce."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}