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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-9041.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

What this job is about

Ensure efficient operation and quality control of extruding and forming machines.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Review work orders and specifications

    Determine materials, procedures, and settings for machine operation.

  2. 2

    Adjust machine components

    Regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures for optimal production.

  3. 3

    Monitor machine operations

    Observe gauges and lights to detect any malfunctions during production.

  4. 4

    Examine and measure products

    Verify conformance to standards using measuring devices like scales and micrometers.

  5. 5

    Record production data

    Maintain accurate logs of quantities and dimensions of materials produced.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.