Drier Operator
Control vacuum-drying equipment to convert egg or milk liquids into powder. Also known as Buttermilk Drier Operator, Dryer Operator See More
Controls vacuum-drying equipment to convert egg or milk liquids into powder of specified moisture content: Couples spray unit between pipeline and drier, using wrench. Places charts in temperature and vacuum recorders. Starts gas-fired drier, vacuum pump, and circulating fan, and adjusts dampers. Turns controls and observes gauges to obtain specified temperature and vacuum pressure in dryer. Starts pump and turns valves to spray liquid into heated vacuum chamber where milk droplets are dried into powder. Tests dried powder conveyed out of drier, using meter. Observes interior of chamber walls for burned scale which indicates excessive temperature. Adjusts temperature of dryer and amount of liquid sprayed into dryer to obtain specified moisture content and eliminate scale which appears as sediment in powder. Places container on scale under outlet of drying equipment to fill container with specified amount of powder. May be designated according to product dried as Buttermilk-Drier Operator; Yolk Spray Drier.
Personality Traits
Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Salary and Education
Nationally: $18,000 – $44,000
Main education level: High School
source: US Dept of Labor
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