May work days, nights, or weekends.
May work split shifts. For example, they might work from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., with time off in between.
May work more than 40 hours a week.
Usually work a set schedule.
CHEMICAL PLANT OPERATORS will:
Control machines and processes that make chemicals
Work indoors
Monitor all steps of the production process
Usually work alone
CHEMICAL PLANT OPERATORS frequently:
Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Stand for long periods of time.
Sit when doing paperwork.
It is important that CHEMICAL PLANT OPERATORS be able to:
See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.
Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Understand the speech of another person.
React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
Use fingers or hands to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
Determine the distance between objects.
Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
