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What is an automated process operator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreAutomated Process OperatorUS Average
Salary
4.0

Avg. Salary $51,578

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
6.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.57%

Asian 5.14%

Black or African American 7.09%

Hispanic or Latino 15.45%

Unknown 8.38%

White 62.36%

Gender

female 27.45%

male 72.55%

Age - 45
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 45
Stress level
6.6

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.0

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
8.9

Work life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

Automated process operator career paths

Key steps to become an automated process operator

  1. Explore automated process operator education requirements

    Most common automated process operator degrees

    Bachelor's

    38.2 %

    High School Diploma

    29.1 %

    Associate

    14.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific automated process operator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    HTML43.59%
    Safety Regulations31.28%
    Computer System9.13%
    Quality Checks8.68%
    Circuit Boards7.31%
  3. Complete relevant automated process operator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New automated process operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an automated process operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real automated process operator resumes.
  4. Research automated process operator duties and responsibilities

    • Host a daily meeting before production begin and end reviewing the numbers run on the shift and the shift prior.
    • Assist in the evaluation and application of inference engines acting on ASTM standards for machine tool specifications and tolerances.
  5. Prepare your automated process operator resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your automated process operator resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on an automated process operator resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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  6. Apply for automated process operator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an automated process operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average automated process operator salary

The average automated process operator salary in the United States is $51,578 per year or $25 per hour. Automated process operator salaries range between $24,000 and $108,000 per year.

Average automated process operator salary
$51,578 Yearly
$24.80 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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