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Metal and Plastic Machine Workers |
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Metal and plastic machine workers set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces.
Metal and plastic machine workers are employed mainly in factories. Workers must adhere to safety standards to protect themselves from workplace hazards. Most work full time, and some work evenings and weekends.
A few months of on-the-job training is enough for most workers to learn basic machine operations, but 1 year or more is required to become proficient. Computer-controlled machine workers may need more training.
The median annual wage for metal and plastic machine workers was $34,080 in May 2015.
Employment of metal and plastic machine workers is projected to decline 13 percent from 2014 to 2024. Employment is expected to decline due to advances in technology and foreign competition.
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U.S. National Figures. |
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| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing |
5,720 |
| Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel |
3,150 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) |
3,070 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) |
2,450 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing |
2,310 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing |
1,420 |
| Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing |
1,340 |
| Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing |
850 |
| Employment Services |
830 |
| Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) |
740 |
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