As of June 2026, Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders has an AI-exposure score of 61/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

61/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 72% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$58,040. About 14,400 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels.

Common titles
Chemical OperatorMultiskill OperatorOutside OperatorVessel OperatorChlorination OperatorProcess Operator
Typical preparation
Some Preparation Needed: These occupations usually require a high school diploma. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Skills and knowledge
Operation and ControlMonitoringCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem Solving
Tools and technology
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointSAP softwareMicrosoft Word
Work context
Face-to-face discussionsEmail useFrequent contact with othersConsequence of errorDecision latitude

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders, SOC 51-9011.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flowmeters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
  • Record operational data, such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results.
  • Control or operate equipment in which chemical changes or reactions take place during the processing of industrial or consumer products.
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Augmentable
  • Patrol work areas to detect leaks or equipment malfunctions or to monitor operating conditions.
  • Measure, weigh, and mix chemical ingredients, according to specifications.
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Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (55%).

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