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.
Education & Training
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Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
28 tasks analyzed
Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.
Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.
Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.
Activate machines to shape or form products, such as candy bars, light bulbs, balloons, or insulation panels.
Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients. | - | - | - |
| Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment. | - | - | - |
| Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales. | - | - | - |
| Activate machines to shape or form products, such as candy bars, light bulbs, balloons, or insulation panels. | - | - | - |
| Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$45,130
per year
Mean Wage
$47,040
per year
Employment
57K
workers
Wage Range
$34,790 - $64,660
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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