Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
SOC Code: 51-9041 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | $38,584 | $53,165 | $67,766 | $82,347 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $44,387 | $55,994 | $67,600 | $79,206 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $45,261 | $54,766 | $64,272 | $73,778 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $46,883 | $55,827 | $64,750 | $73,694 |
| Peoria, IL | $39,333 | $50,794 | $62,234 | $73,694 |
| Lebanon, PA | $45,739 | $53,539 | $61,360 | $69,160 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $43,805 | $52,208 | $60,590 | $68,994 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $51,667 | $56,950 | $62,213 | $67,496 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $42,016 | $50,461 | $58,885 | $67,330 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $38,917 | $48,277 | $57,637 | $66,997 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 3.8 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.0 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.7 |
| Mechanical | 3.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.1 |
| Mathematics | 2.9 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.9 |
| Food Production | 2.8 |
| English Language | 2.8 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 78.2% |
| Some college | 9.1% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 7.8% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 3.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.
- Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.
- Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions.
- Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.
- Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting coolant flow.
- Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines.
- Record and maintain production data, such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
- Notify supervisors when extruded filaments fail to meet standards.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word SAP software Enterprise resource planning ERP software Operational databases Production scheduling software
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