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Tends machines that wash and dry manufactured articles or their components, such as rubber gloves, pen and mechanical pencil barrels and lens blanks: Dumps detergent into machine. Places objects or racks of objects in washing machine. Sets controls to regulate length of cycle and water temperature as specified. Starts washing machine. Removes objects and places them in drying machine. Starts drying machine. Removes objects from machine when dry. May tend machine that rinses articles.

Personality Traits


Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.

Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.

Independent: You enjoy flying solo and doing things your own way.

Salary and Education


How much does a Washing-Machine Operator make?

Nationally: $18,000 – $42,000

Main education level: High School

source: US Dept of Labor


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