Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders

Also known as: Ammonia Refrigeration Worker, Batch Freezer, Batch Freezer Operator (+51 more)

Operate or tend equipment such as cooling and freezing units, refrigerators, batch freezers, and freezing tunnels, to cool or freeze products, food, blood plasma, and chemicals.

🎓 Experience Level 2 (Some preparation needed) 📈 Advanced Manufacturing

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What You'll Do

Adjust machine or freezer speed and air intake to obtain desired consistency and amount of product.
Monitor pressure gauges, ammeters, flowmeters, thermometers, or products, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions, such as feed rate, product consistency, temperature, air pressure, and machine speed.
Record temperatures, amounts of materials processed, or test results on report forms.
Read dials and gauges on panel control boards to ascertain temperatures, alkalinities, and densities of mixtures, and turn valves to obtain specified mixtures.
Correct machinery malfunctions by performing actions such as removing jams, and inform supervisors of malfunctions as necessary.
Start machinery, such as pumps, feeders, or conveyors, and turn valves to heat, admit, or transfer products, refrigerants, or mixes.
Assemble equipment, and attach pipes, fittings, or valves, using hand tools.
Scrape, dislodge, or break excess frost, ice, or frozen product from equipment to prevent accumulation, using hands and hand tools.
Weigh packages and adjust freezer air valves or switches on filler heads to obtain specified amounts of product in each container.
Stir material with spoons or paddles to mix ingredients or allow even cooling and prevent coagulation.

Essential Skills

Operations Monitoring 3.88/5

Operation and Control 3.75/5

Critical Thinking 3.62/5

Monitoring 3.5/5

Complex Problem Solving 3.5/5

Speaking 3.12/5

Equipment Maintenance 3.12/5

Troubleshooting 3.12/5

Repairing 3.12/5

Quality Control Analysis 3.12/5

Judgment and Decision Making 3.12/5

Reading Comprehension 3.0/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Dependability, Attention to Detail, Cautiousness, Integrity, Stress Tolerance

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Near Vision 3.75/5

Problem Sensitivity 3.62/5

Deductive Reasoning 3.5/5

Perceptual Speed 3.25/5

Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.25/5

Oral Expression 3.12/5

Manual Dexterity 3.12/5

Finger Dexterity 3.12/5

Technologies & Tools

Google Gmail Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

Dependability (High importance: 4.51/5)
Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.46/5)
Cautiousness (High importance: 4.45/5)
Integrity (High importance: 3.75/5)
Stress Tolerance (High importance: 3.68/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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Also Known As

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