Chiller Operator Career

*A job as a Chiller Operator falls under the broader career category of Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders : 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.


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Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tender Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$32,100

Median Hourly Wage

$15.43*

Total Employed Nationally

8,170


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.