Chemical and Photographic Products Plant and Machine Operators

Chemical and photographic products plant and machine operators monitor and operate machines which process a variety of chemicals and other ingredients to produce pharmaceuticals, toiletries, explosives, photographic or other chemical products. Tasks performed usually include: operating and monitoring machines and equipment which blend, mix, package and otherwise process chemicals and chemical products to give them the desired properties for further industrial production, or to make finished products. Supervision of other workers may be included. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 8131 Chemical Products Plant and Machine Operators 8132 Photographic Products Machine Operators.