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

Top 3 extruding machine operator Jobs

  • Machine Operator (Polisher) 1st Shift - Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions - Columbus,OH

    As a Polisher (Machine Operator I), you will be responsible for operating a flat polisher/glass edging machine, as well as perform preventative maintenance on the machine. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned): Sets up and...

  • Production Operator - Niagara Bottling, LLC - Gahanna,OH

    Responsible for overall maintaining of a production line, including starting and stopping of all equipment (palletizers, carton makers, carton sealers, drop packers, injection, etc.) as applicable. Ability to perform minor adjustments to production...

  • Label Machine Operator - 1st Shift - Avery Dennison Corporation - Lewis Center,OH

    This role is on 1st shift, 5 AM-1:30 PM, Sun-Thurs.? Key Areas of Responsibility. Operates the label machines properly and efficiently in order to meet production deadlines according to the daily job schedule. Minimize waste or misuse of raw...

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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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