ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND ENERGY
Plant Operator
For workers who know that quality control is vital in production. Training as a refinery or plant operator will empower you to work in complex manufacturing facilities or for energy and chemical producers.
Salary Range Potential:
$60,000+ /YEAR
Education Required:
Community College or Technical Degree
Skills Needed:
Problem-solving, Computer skills, Attention to detail
Types of Employers:
Oil Refineries, Petrochemical Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing
Job Description
Plant Operators are in high demand.
Manufacturing facilities are vast, complex operations, so operators work to ensure that high quality and safety standards are consistently met.
The best operators show an acute attention to detail and observation skills. They are able to monitor multiple processes at once so that preventative measures can be taken before problems arise, and they work well as part of a shift team.
With the surge in manufacturing in the United States, the Southeast is experiencing an expansion of manufacturing facilities.
