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SOC: 51-6091 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators,
Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.
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Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
OJT: 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.
Tasks: Remove excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines, using hand tools. Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers. Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates. Start metering pumps and observe operation of machines and equipment to ensure continuous flow of filaments extruded through spinnerettes and to detect processing defects. Move controls to activate and adjust extruding and forming machines. Record details of machine malfunctions. Notify other workers of defects, and direct them to adjust extruding and forming machines. Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected. Observe flow of finish across finish rollers, and turn valves to adjust flow to specifications. Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged bushings and defective binder applicators. Open cabinet doors to cut multifilament threadlines away from guides, using scissors. Press metering-pump buttons and turn valves to stop flow of polymers. Remove polymer deposits from spinnerettes and equipment, using silicone spray, brass chisels, and bronze-wool pads. Clean and maintain extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.
License: License not required.
Outlook: poor
Alabama Employment Outlook
Alabama Wage Data
Hourly Wage   Annual Wage
Entry $13.17   Entry $27,384.00
Mean $17.20   Mean $35,779.00
Experience $19.23 Experience $39,977.00

The data is based on the May 2017 Occupation Employment Survey employment and wage estimate file. The wages have been aged using the most current ECI factors reflecting wages as of June 2018.

Alabama Projections
Estimated Employment 2016Projected Employment 2026Annual Average OpeningsAnnual Growth Rate
35036040.28
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51-6091.00 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers