Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$44,810/yr
Typical range
$37,540 – $50,680
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders does
These operators monitor and adjust machinery that roasts, bakes, or dries food and tobacco products to achieve desired quality and consistency. They inspect finished products for quality and maintain equipment to ensure smooth production.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers — $74,450/yr
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $48,570/yr
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $53,750/yr
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders — $43,220/yr
- Machinists — $58,750/yr
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