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.
At a Glance
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers earns a median of $44,980/yr with -1.1% projected growth. Typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent. Top skills: Microsoft Outlook, SAP software, Microsoft Excel.
$44,980/yr
-1.1%
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High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Skills (3)
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Knowledge (1)
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Abilities (9)
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Technology (5)
Work Activities (18)
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
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