O*NET-SOC 51-9023.00

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.6208/2023
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.6208/2023
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.1208/2023
Equipment Maintenance2.B.3.j3.1208/2023
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.1208/2023
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.1208/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.3808/2023
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.2508/2023
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.2508/2023
Category Flexibility1.A.1.b.73.1208/2023
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.1208/2023
Far Vision1.A.4.a.23.1208/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure conformance to requirements.Core5408/2023
Read work orders to determine production specifications or information.Core5408/2023
Observe production or monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.Core5408/2023
Mix or blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times.Core5408/2023
Stop mixing or blending machines when specified product qualities are obtained and open valves and start pumps to transfer mixtures.Core5408/2023

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.4911/2023
Conventional4.2111/2023
Investigative2.1111/2023
Artistic1.2211/2023
Enterprising1.1811/2023
Social1.0411/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.