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Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers

Also called: Extruder Operator, Extrusion Line Operator, Extrusion Operator, Spindraw Operator

What they do:

Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.

On the job, you would:
  • Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers.
  • Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
  • Notify other workers of defects, and direct them to adjust extruding and forming machines.
On the job, you'll need:

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • manufacture and distribution of products

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Education and Training

  • teaching and course design

Math and Science

  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Basic Skills

  • keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

  • keep your arm or hand steady
  • put together small parts with your fingers

Controlled Movement

  • quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
  • use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down

Verbal

  • listen and understand what people say
  • communicate by speaking

Attention

  • do two or more things at the same time

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Control
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Persistence

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Industrial control software

  • Camstar Manufacturing Execution System MES
  • Statistical process control SPC software

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft Outlook

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $39,860

Education

High school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED is usually needed.

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