Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines, such as glass-forming machines, plodder machines, and tuber machines, to shape and form products such as glassware, food, rubber, soap, brick, tile, clay, wax, tobacco, or cosmetics.

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Salary Information

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders: $45,130 (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
Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. General
Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment. General
Operate metal or plastic forming equipment. General
Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products. General
Weigh finished products. General
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. General
Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow. General
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. General
Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements. General
Select production equipment according to product specifications. General
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. General
Record operational or production data. General
Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs. General
Feed materials or products into or through equipment. General
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment. General
Clear equipment jams. General
Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas. General
Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds. General
Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information. General
Record production information. General
Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment. General
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly. General
Stack finished items for further processing or shipment. General
Remove workpieces from molds. General
Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. General
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. General
Send information, materials or documentation. General
Clean production equipment. General
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. General
Load materials into production equipment. General
Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools. General
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. Maintenance
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. Maintenance
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    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
    Enterprise resource planning ERP software Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    Production scheduling software Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
    Operational databases Data base user interface and query software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Metalforming Level I National Institute for Metalworking Skills Not Available
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