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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Abrasive Wheel Molder

2.	Acoustical Tile Patternmaker

3.	Air Bag Curer

4.	Alfalfa Dehydrator Operator

5.	Arch Cushion Press Operator

6.	Artificial Log Machine Operator

7.	Automatic Lump Making Machine Tender

8.	Bag Bailer

9.	Bag Builder

10.	Bailer

11.	Bailing Machine Operator

12.	Baler

13.	Baler Operator

14.	Baling Machine Operator

15.	Bark Press Operator

16.	Belt Press Operator

17.	Block Maker

18.	Block Making Machine Operator

19.	Block Press Operator

20.	Blow Molding Machine Operator

21.	Bottle Machine Operator

22.	Bowling Ball Molder

23.	Brick and Tile Making Machine Operator

24.	Brick and Tile Making Machine Set Up Operator

25.	Brick Maker

26.	Brick or Block Maker

27.	Briquette Maker

28.	Briquette Operator

29.	Briquetter Operator

30.	Briquetting Machine Operator

31.	Broom Builder

32.	Broom Bundler

33.	Buckle Frame Shaper

34.	Butt Maker

35.	Cake Former

36.	Cake Press Operator

37.	Calender Operator

38.	Calender Roll Press Operator

39.	Candle Extrusion Machine Operator

40.	Candle Molder

41.	Candy Depositing Machine Operator

42.	Carbon Dioxide Operator

43.	Casting Machine Operator

44.	Casting Operator

45.	Casting Room Operator

46.	Cement Block Maker

47.	Center Machine Operator

48.	Center Machine Set-Up Operator

49.	Chalk Extruding Machine Operator

50.	Chalk Machine Operator

51.	Chalk Molding Machine Operator

52.	Cigar Making Machine Operator

53.	Cigarette Book Maker

54.	Cigarette Filter Making Machine Operator

55.	Cigarette Machine Operator

56.	Cigarette Maker

57.	Cigarette Making Machine Operator

58.	Cigarette Roller

59.	Cigarette Stamper

60.	Cinder Block Maker

61.	Clay Caster

62.	Clay Press Operator

63.	Coater Operator

64.	Combine Operator

65.	Combining Machine Operator

66.	Compacting Machine Operator/Tender

67.	Compress Machine Operator

68.	Compressor

69.	Compressor Operator

70.	Concrete Block Maker

71.	Concrete Block Molder

72.	Concrete Pipe Making Machine Operator

73.	Confectionery Drops Machine Operator

74.	Core Extruder

75.	Core Shaper

76.	Cork Molder

77.	Corn Press Operator

78.	Cosmetics Presser

79.	Cotton Presser

80.	Cracker and Cookie Machine Operator

81.	Crate Opener

82.	Crown Assembly Machine Set-Up Mechanic

83.	Curing Press Operator

84.	Dampener Operator

85.	Dehydrating Press Operator

86.	Die Press Operator

87.	Die Presser

88.	Die Tripper

89.	Dipper

90.	Dipper Machine Operator

91.	Dipping Machine Operator

92.	Divider

93.	Divider Operator

94.	Dividing Machine Operator

95.	Domer

96.	Drawbench Operator

97.	Drawing Kiln Operator

98.	Drawing Machine Operator

99.	Dry Press Operator

100.	Electronic Gluing Machine Operator

101.	Extracting Machine Operator

102.	Extruder Operator

103.	Extruder Tender

104.	Extruding Machine Operator/Setter/Tender

105.	Extruding Press Operator

106.	Extrusion Machine Operator

107.	Extrusion Operator

108.	Extrusion Press Operator

109.	Fiberglass Dowel Drawing Machine Operator

110.	Fiberglass Luggage Molder

111.	Finishing Area Operator

112.	Flakeboard Line Tender

113.	Flaking Roll Operator

114.	Flatware Maker

115.	Floor Molder

116.	Flower Pot Press Operator

117.	Foam Rubber Molder

118.	Foil Operator

119.	Foiling Machine Operator

120.	Forming Machine Operator

121.	Forming Machine Tender

122.	Forming Machine Upkeep Mechanic

123.	Fruit Press Operator

124.	Glass Bulb Machine Adjuster

125.	Glass Forming Crew Member

126.	Glass Ribbon Machine Operator

127.	Glass Ribbon Machine Operator Assistant

128.	Glass Rolling Machine Operator

129.	Gluing Machine Operator

130.	Gold Leaf Roller

131.	Golf Ball Molder

132.	Graining Press Operator

133.	Hardboard Press Operator

134.	Hot Box Operator

135.	Hot Plate Press Operator

136.	Hot Press Operator

137.	Hydraulic Billet Maker

138.	Hydraulic Press Operator

139.	Insulation Board Coater Operator

140.	Job Change Crew Member

141.	Job Molder

142.	Jordan Man

143.	Jordan Worker

144.	Laminating Machine Operator

145.	Laminating Machine Tender

146.	Laminator

147.	Lap Machine Tender

148.	Lead Former

149.	Lead Press Operator

150.	Lens Molding Equipment Operator

151.	Light Bulb Assembler

152.	Lozenge Maker

153.	Lump Machine Operator

154.	Lump Maker

155.	Lump Roller

156.	Machine Candle Molder

157.	Machine Chocolate Molder

158.	Machine Joiner Cementer

159.	Machine Molder

160.	Machine Operator

161.	Manual Control Auger Press Operator

162.	Manufacturing Assistant

163.	Manufacturing Associate

164.	Manufacturing Operator

165.	Marble Machine Tender

166.	Mat Puncher

167.	Matting Press Tender

168.	Meat Press Operator

169.	Metal Baler

170.	Mica Plate Layer

171.	Microwave Extruder Operator

172.	Mill Room Machine Operator

173.	Molder Machine Tender

174.	Molding Machine Operator

175.	Molding Press Operator

176.	Necker

177.	Noodle Catalyst Maker

178.	Nozzle Operator

179.	Pan Pusher

180.	Pan Shover

181.	Pan Tank Worker

182.	Paper Baler

183.	Paper Baling Machine Operator

184.	Paper Bundler

185.	Paper Cone Machine Tender

186.	Paper Cup Machine Operator

187.	Pellet Machine Operator

188.	Pellet Mill Operator

189.	Pellet Press Operator

190.	Pilling Machine Operator

191.	Plastic Extrusion Operator

192.	Plate Molder

193.	Plate Worker

194.	Plodder Operator

195.	Plodding Machine Operator

196.	Plodding Operator

197.	Polystyrene Bead Molder

198.	Polystyrene Molding Machine Tender

199.	Precast Molder

200.	Press Loader

201.	Press Machine Feeder

202.	Press Machine Operator

203.	Press Operator

204.	Press Tender

205.	Presser

206.	Presto Log Operator

207.	Pretzel Twisting Machine Operator

208.	Printed Circuit Boards Laminator

209.	Pulp Machine Operator

210.	Pulp Press Tender

211.	Pump Press Operator

212.	Pyrotechnics Press Tender

213.	Ram Press Operator

214.	Ram-Press Operator

215.	Rebrander

216.	Record Maker

217.	Record Press Operator

218.	Record Press Tender

219.	Record Pressman

220.	Retort or Condenser Press Operator

221.	Retort Press Operator

222.	Roller

223.	Rolling Machine Operator

224.	Rubber Extrusion Operator

225.	Rubber Mill Operator

226.	Rubber Mold Maker

227.	Rubber Press Tender

228.	Rubber Tubing Splicer

229.	Sandwich Machine Operator

230.	Scrap Baler

231.	Screen Handler

232.	Sectional Belt-Mold Assembler

233.	Sizing Machine Operator

234.	Slug Press Operator

235.	Sole Conforming Machine Operator

236.	Spinner

237.	Sponge Press Operator

238.	Stamper

239.	Steam Press Operator

240.	Steam Press Tender

241.	Steam Presser

242.	Steeping Press Operator

243.	Steeping Press Tender

244.	Stem Crusher

245.	Stem Roller

246.	Stem Roller Operator

247.	Stem Roller or Crusher Operator

248.	Stringing Machine Operator

249.	Sucker Machine Operator

250.	Sugar Presser

251.	Sweet Goods Machine Operator

252.	Synthetic Gem Press Operator

253.	Tablet Machine Operator

254.	Tankage Grinder

255.	Tankman

256.	Thermal Molder

257.	Tile Presser

258.	Tray Casting Machine Operator

259.	Tube Building Machine Operator

260.	Tuber Machine Operator

261.	Tuber Operator

262.	Tubular Stock Glass Bulb Machine Former

263.	Turning and Beading Machine Operator

264.	Upkeep Mechanic

265.	V-Belt Curer

266.	Vulcanized Fiber Unit Operator

267.	Vulcanizing Press Operator

268.	Wad Compressor Operator-Adjuster

269.	Wax Molder

270.	Wet Machine Operator

271.	Wet Machine Tender

272.	Wet Press Tender

273.	Wind Up Operator

274.	Wink Cutter Operator

275.	Wood Fuel Pelletizer

276.	Yardage Control Operator

277.	Yardage Control Operator, Forming

Job Tasks

	Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients. Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment. Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.

	Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales. Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products. Weigh finished products. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

	Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions. Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.

	Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment. Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.

	Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting coolant flow. Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.

	Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking. Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds.

	Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines. Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements. Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

	Select and install machine components such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices. Select production equipment according to product specifications. Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

	Complete work tickets, and place them with products.

	Record and maintain production data such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced. Record operational or production data.

	Notify supervisors when extruded filaments fail to meet standards. Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.

	Activate machines to shape or form products such as candy bars, light bulbs, balloons, or insulation panels. Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.

	Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes. Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.

	Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor. Feed materials or products into or through equipment.

	Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products. Remove products or workpieces from production equipment. Clear equipment jams.

	Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after production is complete. Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment. Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.

	Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, and stack or store them for additional processing. Stack finished items for further processing or shipment. Remove workpieces from molds.

	Measure, mix, cut, shape, soften, and join materials and ingredients such as powder, cornmeal, or rubber to prepare them for machine processing. Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.

	Send product samples to laboratories for analysis.

	Thread extruded strips through water tanks and hold-down bars, or attach strands to wires and draw them through tubes. Feed materials or products into or through equipment.

	Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as racks, hoists, and handtrucks. Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.

	Ignite burners to preheat products, or use torches to apply heat. Ignite fuel to activate heating equipment.

	Clean dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponges, or air hoses. Clean production equipment.

	Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts such as nozzles, punches, and filters. Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

	Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients, metal assemblies, or mixtures into sections of machine prior to starting machines. Load materials into production equipment.

	Install, align, and adjust neck rings, press plungers, and feeder tubes. Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

	Couple air and gas lines to machines to maintain plasticity of material and to regulate solidification of final products. Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.

	Measure arbors and dies to verify sizes specified on work tickets. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

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