Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (Synthetic and Glass Fibers)

Top 3 extruding machine operator Jobs

  • Yard Driver - Weekend Afternoon Shift - Rehrig Pacific Company - Grove City,OH

    Rehrig Pacific Company - Up to $28.00/hour - - Responsibilities: Safely and efficiently make yard moves using company-owned vehicles; Complete truck inspections, yard checks, and required paperwork; Communicate equipment needs and repairs to...

  • General Production Worker - Aerotek - Columbus,OH

    Aerotek - Up to $22.00/hour - - Responsibilities: Set up, operate, and troubleshoot machinery on the wire mesh line; Ensure equipment is running efficiently and safely; Perform preventive maintenance on machinery; Read and interpret blueprints...

  • Warehouse Associate - WESCO - Columbus,OH

    Wesco - Up to $20.82/hour - - Responsibilities: Receive and process inbound shipments; Pick, pack, and ship orders; Wire cutting and light assembly; Maintain assigned areas; Prepare packing lists and label/load outbound shipments ...

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What They Do

Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.


Salary

  • 2020 employment: 16,200
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $37,550

Job Outlook

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -700
  • Growth rate: -4 percent (Decline)

How to Become One

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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