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Kettle Operator
$48,860 (USD)/yr
$23.49 (USD)/hr
$752 (USD)/yr
The average kettle operator gross salary in United States is $48,860 or an equivalent hourly rate of $23. In addition, they earn an average bonus of $752. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in United States. An entry level kettle operator (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of $36,435. On the other end, a senior level kettle operator (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of $59,200.
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Salary Potential
$54,883 (USD)
12 %
Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Kettle Operator will increase 12 % over 5 years.
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Job Description
Controls automatic or semiautomatic equipment to polymerize solutions in reaction kettles to produce synthetic-rubber polymers, such as silicone or neoprene, following written specifications: weighs solid or liquid chemical additives, using balance or floor scale. Dumps ingredients into kettle, using overhead hoist. Turns valves to load kettles with monomer, catalyst, and modifier solutions. Starts agitator and turns steam or water valves... to activate and control polymerization. Observes and records dial and gauge readings, and draws and tests samples to determine degree of completion of polymerization. Turns valves to release vacuum and to cool batch to terminate polymerization. Starts pumps to transfer nonreacted materials to rerun tank. Flushes kettle with water and changes filter socks, or cleans kettle, using brushes and cleaning solvents. May remove reactor cover and manually dump catalyst in reactor.
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