Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
SOC Code: 51-4023 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate, or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Rolling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, AL | $41,496 | $65,437 | $89,398 | $113,339 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $45,386 | $60,590 | $75,816 | $91,021 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $40,747 | $55,682 | $70,595 | $85,530 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $40,747 | $55,682 | $70,595 | $85,530 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $40,726 | $55,578 | $70,429 | $85,280 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $40,976 | $55,723 | $70,491 | $85,238 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $40,976 | $55,723 | $70,491 | $85,238 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $42,682 | $55,640 | $68,578 | $81,536 |
| Bellingham, WA | $47,507 | $58,635 | $69,763 | $80,891 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $47,507 | $58,635 | $69,763 | $80,891 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 4.0 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.6 | |
| Monitoring | 3.5 | |
| Speaking | 3.2 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.0 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 3.9 |
| Production and Processing | 3.5 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Education and Training | 3.1 |
| Administration and Management | 2.9 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.6 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.6 |
| Mathematics | 2.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 74.2% |
| Less than high school | 12.6% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 9.9% |
| Some college | 3.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products, and eliminate product defects.
- Monitor machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and to ensure that products conform to specifications.
- Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
- Read rolling orders, blueprints, and mill schedules to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions, and installation procedures.
- Manipulate controls and observe dial indicators to monitor, adjust, and regulate speeds of machine mechanisms.
- Start operation of rolling and milling machines to flatten, temper, form, and reduce sheet metal sections and to produce steel strips.
- Set distance points between rolls, guides, meters, and stops, according to specifications.
- Position, align, and secure arbors, spindles, coils, mandrels, dies, and slitting knives.
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