Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

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Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

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Job Description


	Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders—Metal and Plastic

Manufacturing industries employ over 90 percent of workers. A few weeks of on-the-job training is sufficient for most workers to learn basic machine tending operations, but a year or more is required to become a highly skilled operator or setter. Employment is projected to decline rapidly. Those who can operate multiple machines will have the best opportunities for advancement and for gaining jobs with more long-term potential.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Plastics Product Manufacturing	29,890
Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing	6,450
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing	4,840
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing	3,820
Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing	3,010
Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel	2,960
Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing	2,490
Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing	1,860
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing	1,770
Rubber Product Manufacturing	1,680

Career Video

Title: "Machine Setters and Tenders"

Duration: 01:06

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Average Annual Salary	$34,120
Average Hourly Wage	$16.40
Total Employment	75,170