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

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

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

Job 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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing	16,270
Rubber Product Manufacturing	15,210
Plastics Product Manufacturing	10,740
Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only)	3,140
Converted Paper Product Manufacturing	2,790
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing	2,380
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing	2,060
Employment Services	2,000
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing	1,750
Animal Food Manufacturing	1,410

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Average Annual Salary	$36,800
Average Hourly Wage	$17.69
Total Employment	72,870