Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.
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Salary Information
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers: $44,980 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Clean production equipment. | General |
| Operate metal or plastic forming equipment. | General |
| Load materials into production equipment. | General |
| Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. | General |
| Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions. | General |
| Operate pumping systems or equipment. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs. | General |
| Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. | General |
| Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information. | General |
| Position containers to receive materials or workpieces. | General |
| Signal others to coordinate work activities. | Management |
| Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. | Maintenance |
| Maintain production or processing equipment. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Camstar Manufacturing Execution System MES | Industrial control software |
| Statistical process control SPC software | Industrial control software |
| Apache Hadoop YARN | Data base management system software |
| Operational databases | Data base user interface and query software |