- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Visualization, Reaction Time, Perceptual Speed, and Auditory Attention. Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Production and Processing, Mechanical, and Administration and Management and are skilled at Operation Monitoring and Operation and Control.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Controlling Machines and Processes
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Performing General Physical Activities
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Thinking Creatively
Processing Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Training and Teaching Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Analyzing Data or Information
Developing and Building Teams
Coaching and Developing Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Assisting and Caring for Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Interacting With Computers
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Selling or Influencing Others
Abilities
Visualization
Reaction Time
Perceptual Speed
Auditory Attention
Finger Dexterity
Oral Comprehension
Manual Dexterity
Far Vision
Rate Control
Information Ordering
Near Vision
Static Strength
Multilimb Coordination
Selective Attention
Control Precision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Extent Flexibility
Trunk Strength
Hearing Sensitivity
Depth Perception
Speech Recognition
Deductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Response Orientation
Speech Clarity
Visual Color Discrimination
Category Flexibility
Time Sharing
Gross Body Coordination
Flexibility of Closure
Dynamic Strength
Inductive Reasoning
Wrist-Finger Speed
Stamina
Fluency of Ideas
Memorization
Speed of Limb Movement
Originality
Written Expression
Glare Sensitivity
Number Facility
Speed of Closure
Mathematical Reasoning
Spatial Orientation
Gross Body Equilibrium
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Production and Processing
Mechanical
Administration and Management
Education and Training
English Language
Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
Public Safety and Security
Personnel and Human Resources
Computers and Electronics
Clerical
Customer and Personal Service
Medicine and Dentistry
Psychology
Design
Building and Construction
Transportation
Chemistry
Therapy and Counseling
Communications and Media
Sales and Marketing
Telecommunications
Wages
Wyoming
$50,300
Oklahoma
$43,570
Alabama
$36,340
Pennsylvania
$36,250
Montana
$36,230
Maine
$36,220
New Hampshire
$35,990
Rhode Island
$35,580
Delaware
$35,080
Georgia
$34,490
Illinois
$34,490
Colorado
$34,230
Maryland
$34,070
Massachusetts
$33,520
Wisconsin
$32,990
South Carolina
$32,950
Nebraska
$32,920
Minnesota
$32,910
Oregon
$32,330
Kentucky
$32,220
New York
$32,150
South Dakota
$31,630
West Virginia
$31,580
Indiana
$31,480
Idaho
$31,480
Missouri
$31,480
New Jersey
$31,470
North Carolina
$31,220
Iowa
$30,980
Connecticut
$30,660
Utah
$30,650
Michigan
$29,960
Arizona
$29,870
Vermont
$29,750
Virginia
$29,690
New Mexico
$29,580
Ohio
$29,490
Hawaii
$29,380
Florida
$29,340
Kansas
$29,210
California
$28,990
Tennessee
$28,510
Texas
$27,900
Arkansas
$27,810
Nevada
$27,110
Washington
$26,480
Mississippi
$25,970
Louisiana
$24,770
Puerto Rico
$17,500
Skills
Operation Monitoring
Operation and Control
Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Instructing
Writing
Time Management
Troubleshooting
Equipment Maintenance
Complex Problem Solving
Repairing
Active Listening
Management of Personnel Resources
Speaking
Learning Strategies
Equipment Selection
Systems Analysis
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning
Coordination
Mathematics
Social Perceptiveness
Persuasion
Systems Evaluation
Negotiation
Service Orientation
Installation
Management of Material Resources
Operations Analysis
Management of Financial Resources
Technology Design
Science
Work Values
Support
Independence
Relationships
Achievement
Working Conditions
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Independence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Self Control
Initiative
Integrity
Analytical Thinking
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Innovation
Concern for Others
Leadership
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Contact With Others
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Spend Time Walking and Running
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Consequence of Error
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Freedom to Make Decisions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Telephone
Physical Proximity
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Coordinate or Lead Others
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Degree of Automation
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Level of Competition
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Duration of Typical Work Week
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Deal With External Customers
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Sitting
Public Speaking
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Work Schedules
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Under Cover
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Telephone
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-Never-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Telephone
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to High Places
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Time Pressure
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
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 in order 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.
Select and install machine components such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices.
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.
Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes.
Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.
Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.
Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as racks, hoists, and handtrucks.
- Importance Supplemental-
Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking.
Complete work tickets, and place them with products.
Activate machines to shape or form products such as candy bars, light bulbs, balloons, or insulation panels.
Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.
Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after production is complete.
Measure, mix, cut, shape, soften, and join materials and ingredients such as powder, cornmeal, or rubber in order to prepare them for machine processing.
Send product samples to laboratories for analysis.
Thread extruded strips through water tanks and hold-down bars, or attach strands to wires and draw them through tubes.
Ignite burners to preheat products, or use torches to apply heat.
Clean dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponges, or air hoses.
Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts such as nozzles, punches, and filters.
Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients, metal assemblies, or mixtures into sections of machine prior to starting machines.
Install, align, and adjust neck rings, press plungers, and feeder tubes.
Couple air and gas lines to machines to maintain plasticity of material and to regulate solidification of final products.
Measure arbors and dies to verify sizes specified on work tickets.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.
Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting coolant flow.
Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.
Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges in order to detect malfunctions.
Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines.
Notify supervisors when extruded filaments fail to meet standards.
Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes.
Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.
Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.
Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.
Record and maintain production data such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
Select and install machine components such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices.
Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as racks, hoists, and handtrucks.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Clean dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponges, or air hoses.
Complete work tickets, and place them with products.
Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts such as nozzles, punches, and filters.
Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.
Thread extruded strips through water tanks and hold-down bars, or attach strands to wires and draw them through tubes.
Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking.
Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after production is complete.
Send product samples to laboratories for analysis.
Measure, mix, cut, shape, soften, and join materials and ingredients such as powder, cornmeal, or rubber in order to prepare them for machine processing.
Activate machines to shape or form products such as candy bars, light bulbs, balloons, or insulation panels.
Ignite burners to preheat products, or use torches to apply heat.
Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients, metal assemblies, or mixtures into sections of machine prior to starting machines.
Install, align, and adjust neck rings, press plungers, and feeder tubes.
Couple air and gas lines to machines to maintain plasticity of material and to regulate solidification of final products.
Measure arbors and dies to verify sizes specified on work tickets.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.
Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as racks, hoists, and handtrucks.
Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines.
Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes.
Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.
Select and install machine components such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices.
Notify supervisors when extruded filaments fail to meet standards.
Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges in order to detect malfunctions.
Record and maintain production data such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.
Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.
Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting coolant flow.
Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after production is complete.
Thread extruded strips through water tanks and hold-down bars, or attach strands to wires and draw them through tubes.
Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.
Measure, mix, cut, shape, soften, and join materials and ingredients such as powder, cornmeal, or rubber in order to prepare them for machine processing.
Activate machines to shape or form products such as candy bars, light bulbs, balloons, or insulation panels.
Clean dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponges, or air hoses.
Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking.
Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts such as nozzles, punches, and filters.
Install, align, and adjust neck rings, press plungers, and feeder tubes.
Ignite burners to preheat products, or use torches to apply heat.
Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients, metal assemblies, or mixtures into sections of machine prior to starting machines.
Couple air and gas lines to machines to maintain plasticity of material and to regulate solidification of final products.
Measure arbors and dies to verify sizes specified on work tickets.
Send product samples to laboratories for analysis.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.
Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges in order to detect malfunctions.
Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.
Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.
Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.
Select and install machine components such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices.
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.
Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting coolant flow.
Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.
Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes.
Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines.
Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as racks, hoists, and handtrucks.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Activate machines to shape or form products such as candy bars, light bulbs, balloons, or insulation panels.
Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.
Send product samples to laboratories for analysis.
Complete work tickets, and place them with products.
Measure, mix, cut, shape, soften, and join materials and ingredients such as powder, cornmeal, or rubber in order to prepare them for machine processing.
Clean dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponges, or air hoses.
Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking.
Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after production is complete.
Thread extruded strips through water tanks and hold-down bars, or attach strands to wires and draw them through tubes.
Ignite burners to preheat products, or use torches to apply heat.
Couple air and gas lines to machines to maintain plasticity of material and to regulate solidification of final products.
Install, align, and adjust neck rings, press plungers, and feeder tubes.
Measure arbors and dies to verify sizes specified on work tickets.
Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts such as nozzles, punches, and filters.
Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients, metal assemblies, or mixtures into sections of machine prior to starting machines.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.
Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting coolant flow.
Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as racks, hoists, and handtrucks.
Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines.
Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.
Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges in order to detect malfunctions.
Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.
Select and install machine components such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices.
Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes.
Record and maintain production data such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.
Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.
Notify supervisors when extruded filaments fail to meet standards.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients, metal assemblies, or mixtures into sections of machine prior to starting machines.
Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts such as nozzles, punches, and filters.
Measure arbors and dies to verify sizes specified on work tickets.
Send product samples to laboratories for analysis.
Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking.
Install, align, and adjust neck rings, press plungers, and feeder tubes.
Ignite burners to preheat products, or use torches to apply heat.
Clean dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponges, or air hoses.
Measure, mix, cut, shape, soften, and join materials and ingredients such as powder, cornmeal, or rubber in order to prepare them for machine processing.
Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after production is complete.
Activate machines to shape or form products such as candy bars, light bulbs, balloons, or insulation panels.
Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.
Complete work tickets, and place them with products.
Couple air and gas lines to machines to maintain plasticity of material and to regulate solidification of final products.
Thread extruded strips through water tanks and hold-down bars, or attach strands to wires and draw them through tubes.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Select and install machine components such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices.
Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.
Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes.
Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines.
Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.
Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.
Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as racks, hoists, and handtrucks.
Notify supervisors when extruded filaments fail to meet standards.
Record and maintain production data such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.
Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges in order to detect malfunctions.
Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting coolant flow.
Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts such as nozzles, punches, and filters.
Thread extruded strips through water tanks and hold-down bars, or attach strands to wires and draw them through tubes.
Install, align, and adjust neck rings, press plungers, and feeder tubes.
Ignite burners to preheat products, or use torches to apply heat.
Send product samples to laboratories for analysis.
Clean dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponges, or air hoses.
Couple air and gas lines to machines to maintain plasticity of material and to regulate solidification of final products.
Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients, metal assemblies, or mixtures into sections of machine prior to starting machines.
Measure, mix, cut, shape, soften, and join materials and ingredients such as powder, cornmeal, or rubber in order to prepare them for machine processing.
Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking.
Activate machines to shape or form products such as candy bars, light bulbs, balloons, or insulation panels.
Complete work tickets, and place them with products.
Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after production is complete.
Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.
Measure arbors and dies to verify sizes specified on work tickets.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Notify supervisors when extruded filaments fail to meet standards.
Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes.
Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.
Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.
Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.
Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.
Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges in order to detect malfunctions.
Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as racks, hoists, and handtrucks.
Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.
Record and maintain production data such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines.
Select and install machine components such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices.
Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting coolant flow.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Couple air and gas lines to machines to maintain plasticity of material and to regulate solidification of final products.
Ignite burners to preheat products, or use torches to apply heat.
Measure arbors and dies to verify sizes specified on work tickets.
Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients, metal assemblies, or mixtures into sections of machine prior to starting machines.
Send product samples to laboratories for analysis.
Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after production is complete.
Activate machines to shape or form products such as candy bars, light bulbs, balloons, or insulation panels.
Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.
Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts such as nozzles, punches, and filters.
Clean dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponges, or air hoses.
Complete work tickets, and place them with products.
Install, align, and adjust neck rings, press plungers, and feeder tubes.
Measure, mix, cut, shape, soften, and join materials and ingredients such as powder, cornmeal, or rubber in order to prepare them for machine processing.
Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking.
Thread extruded strips through water tanks and hold-down bars, or attach strands to wires and draw them through tubes.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting coolant flow.
Record and maintain production data such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.
Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.
Notify supervisors when extruded filaments fail to meet standards.
Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.
Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes.
Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines.
Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.
Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges in order to detect malfunctions.
Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as racks, hoists, and handtrucks.
Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.
Select and install machine components such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking.
Install, align, and adjust neck rings, press plungers, and feeder tubes.
Complete work tickets, and place them with products.
Measure arbors and dies to verify sizes specified on work tickets.
Couple air and gas lines to machines to maintain plasticity of material and to regulate solidification of final products.
Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients, metal assemblies, or mixtures into sections of machine prior to starting machines.
Send product samples to laboratories for analysis.
Activate machines to shape or form products such as candy bars, light bulbs, balloons, or insulation panels.
Thread extruded strips through water tanks and hold-down bars, or attach strands to wires and draw them through tubes.
Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after production is complete.
Clean dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponges, or air hoses.
Measure, mix, cut, shape, soften, and join materials and ingredients such as powder, cornmeal, or rubber in order to prepare them for machine processing.
Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.
Ignite burners to preheat products, or use torches to apply heat.
Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts such as nozzles, punches, and filters.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Select and install machine components such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices.
Record and maintain production data such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes.
Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.
Notify supervisors when extruded filaments fail to meet standards.
Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as racks, hoists, and handtrucks.
Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting coolant flow.
Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.
Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.
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 in order to detect malfunctions.
Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.
Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Measure arbors and dies to verify sizes specified on work tickets.
Ignite burners to preheat products, or use torches to apply heat.
Couple air and gas lines to machines to maintain plasticity of material and to regulate solidification of final products.
Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts such as nozzles, punches, and filters.
Clean dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponges, or air hoses.
Install, align, and adjust neck rings, press plungers, and feeder tubes.
Send product samples to laboratories for analysis.
Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients, metal assemblies, or mixtures into sections of machine prior to starting machines.
Measure, mix, cut, shape, soften, and join materials and ingredients such as powder, cornmeal, or rubber in order to prepare them for machine processing.
Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after production is complete.
Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking.
Thread extruded strips through water tanks and hold-down bars, or attach strands to wires and draw them through tubes.
Activate machines to shape or form products such as candy bars, light bulbs, balloons, or insulation panels.
Complete work tickets, and place them with products.
Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)