Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
SOC Code: 51-4021 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $44,221 | $62,192 | $80,163 | $98,134 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $44,387 | $62,275 | $80,163 | $98,051 |
| Lafayette, LA | $44,408 | $62,171 | $79,914 | $97,677 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $43,202 | $60,237 | $77,293 | $94,328 |
| Hammond, LA | $43,118 | $60,070 | $77,022 | $93,974 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $42,723 | $59,218 | $75,712 | $92,206 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $42,266 | $57,907 | $73,549 | $89,190 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $39,437 | $54,933 | $70,450 | $85,946 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $39,083 | $53,622 | $68,162 | $82,701 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $39,083 | $53,622 | $68,162 | $82,701 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.5 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.4 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 4.0 |
| Mathematics | 3.5 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
| Administration and Management | 2.8 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.5 |
| Mechanical | 2.5 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 84.7% |
| Some college | 11.2% |
| Less than high school | 3.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Measure and examine extruded products to locate defects and to check for conformance to specifications, adjusting controls as necessary to alter products.
- Determine setup procedures and select machine dies and parts, according to specifications.
- Install dies, machine screws, and sizing rings on machines that extrude thermoplastic or metal materials.
- Change dies on extruding machines, according to production line changes.
- Start machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature, and to synchronize speed of extrusion.
- Reel extruded products into rolls of specified lengths and weights.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and make minor repairs to equipment.
- Clean work areas.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word SAP software Enterprise application integration EAI software Operational databases
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