Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
21 tasks analyzed
Pass sliver strands through openings in floors to workers on floors below who wind slivers onto tubes.
Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers.
Remove excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines, using hand tools.
Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
Start metering pumps and observe operation of machines and equipment to ensure continuous flow of filaments extruded through spinnerettes and to detect processing defects.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass sliver strands through openings in floors to workers on floors below who wind slivers onto tubes. | - | - | - |
| Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers. | - | - | - |
| Remove excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines, using hand tools. | - | - | - |
| Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates. | - | - | - |
| Start metering pumps and observe operation of machines and equipment to ensure continuous flow of filaments extruded through spinnerettes and to detect processing defects. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$44,980
per year
Mean Wage
$47,420
per year
Employment
15K
workers
Wage Range
$35,590 - $63,650
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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