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Extruder Machine Operator

Manufacturing and Production
Machine Operators
Manufacturing Machine Operator

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.

At a Glance

Extruder Machine Operator. Top skills: Manufacturing Operations, Data Entry, Short Films.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

N/A

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

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

Median Wage

$45,130/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+2.0%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (4)

Manufacturing Operations

5.0

Data Entry

4.6

Short Films

4.2

Machine Setup

3.8

Common Skills (1)

Cleanliness

3.4

Related Specializations

Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.

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