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- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Control Precision, Reaction Time, Multilimb Coordination, and Selective Attention. Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Education and Training, Mechanical, and English Language and are skilled at Operation Monitoring and Operation and Control.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Controlling Machines and Processes
Performing General Physical Activities
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Processing Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Coaching and Developing Others
Developing and Building Teams
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Getting Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Documenting/Recording Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Thinking Creatively
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Interacting With Computers
Training and Teaching Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Staffing Organizational Units
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Abilities
Control Precision
Reaction Time
Multilimb Coordination
Selective Attention
Extent Flexibility
Finger Dexterity
Auditory Attention
Perceptual Speed
Trunk Strength
Static Strength
Oral Comprehension
Visual Color Discrimination
Information Ordering
Near Vision
Visualization
Manual Dexterity
Far Vision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Response Orientation
Rate Control
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Category Flexibility
Flexibility of Closure
Depth Perception
Gross Body Coordination
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Dynamic Strength
Speech Clarity
Inductive Reasoning
Speed of Limb Movement
Wrist-Finger Speed
Stamina
Hearing Sensitivity
Written Expression
Speech Recognition
Time Sharing
Memorization
Glare Sensitivity
Speed of Closure
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Number Facility
Sound Localization
Spatial Orientation
Mathematical Reasoning
Gross Body Equilibrium
Night Vision
Peripheral Vision
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Education and Training
Mechanical
English Language
Mathematics
Chemistry
Engineering and Technology
Production and Processing
Psychology
Customer and Personal Service
Public Safety and Security
Administration and Management
Physics
Design
Sociology and Anthropology
Medicine and Dentistry
Law and Government
Computers and Electronics
Geography
Transportation
Sales and Marketing
Telecommunications
Building and Construction
Economics and Accounting
Communications and Media
Philosophy and Theology
Biology
Clerical
Foreign Language
Fine Arts
Therapy and Counseling
Food Production
Personnel and Human Resources
History and Archeology
Wages
South Carolina
$41,690
West Virginia
$40,750
Pennsylvania
$38,610
Tennessee
$37,900
Minnesota
$37,470
Montana
$37,420
Connecticut
$36,830
Maryland
$36,280
Indiana
$35,440
Massachusetts
$35,100
Rhode Island
$34,410
Kentucky
$33,930
Nevada
$33,820
New York
$32,850
Illinois
$32,390
Virginia
$32,350
Michigan
$32,220
Colorado
$32,200
North Carolina
$31,770
Idaho
$31,520
Maine
$31,340
Ohio
$31,240
Oklahoma
$30,960
Missouri
$30,820
North Dakota
$30,370
Wisconsin
$30,160
Mississippi
$30,090
Georgia
$30,000
Louisiana
$29,870
Kansas
$29,870
Arizona
$29,300
Arkansas
$29,300
Vermont
$29,040
Oregon
$28,860
Texas
$28,830
Utah
$28,790
Delaware
$28,690
Washington
$28,540
New Hampshire
$28,180
Nebraska
$27,930
Iowa
$27,800
California
$27,360
New Jersey
$27,170
Alabama
$26,700
Florida
$26,670
South Dakota
$23,980
New Mexico
$23,230
Puerto Rico
$18,140
Skills
Operation Monitoring
Operation and Control
Quality Control Analysis
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Repairing
Reading Comprehension
Equipment Maintenance
Speaking
Equipment Selection
Active Listening
Troubleshooting
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Social Perceptiveness
Writing
Active Learning
Mathematics
Instructing
Persuasion
Management of Personnel Resources
Service Orientation
Learning Strategies
Operations Analysis
Installation
Negotiation
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Science
Technology Design
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Independence
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Integrity
Self Control
Independence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative
Cooperation
Achievement/Effort
Analytical Thinking
Concern for Others
Innovation
Persistence
Social Orientation
Leadership
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
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Freedom to Make Decisions
Consequence of Error
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Contact With Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Physical Proximity
Level of Competition
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Coordinate or Lead Others
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Degree of Automation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Duration of Typical Work Week
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With External Customers
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Sitting
Telephone
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Public Speaking
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Work Schedules
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-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 Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
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 Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
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
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Public Speaking
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
-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-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
-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 Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
-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 Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Telephone
Public Speaking
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Sitting
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Walking and Running
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
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
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to High Places
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Telephone
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Decision Making
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Under Cover
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-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-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
-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-
Measure and examine extruded products in order to locate defects, and to check for conformance to specifications; adjust 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.
Replace worn dies when products vary from specifications.
Reel extruded products into rolls of specified lengths and weights.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and make minor repairs to equipment.
Clean work areas.
- Importance Supplemental-
Adjust controls to draw or press metal into specified shapes and diameters.
Operate shearing mechanisms to cut rods to specified lengths.
Select nozzles, spacers, and wire guides, according to diameters and lengths of rods.
Weigh and mix pelletized, granular, or powdered thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments.
Load machine hoppers with mixed materials, using augers, or stuff rolls of plastic dough into machine cylinders.
Test physical properties of products with testing devices such as acid-bath testers, burst testers, and impact testers.
Maintain an inventory of materials.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Clean work areas.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and make minor repairs to equipment.
Change dies on extruding machines according to production line changes.
Determine setup procedures and select machine dies and parts, according to specifications.
Measure and examine extruded products in order to locate defects, and to check for conformance to specifications; adjust controls as necessary to alter products.
Start machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature, and to synchronize speed of extrusion.
Replace worn dies when products vary from specifications.
Install dies, machine screws, and sizing rings on machines that extrude thermoplastic or metal materials.
Reel extruded products into rolls of specified lengths and weights.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Adjust controls to draw or press metal into specified shapes and diameters.
Maintain an inventory of materials.
Load machine hoppers with mixed materials, using augers, or stuff rolls of plastic dough into machine cylinders.
Select nozzles, spacers, and wire guides, according to diameters and lengths of rods.
Operate shearing mechanisms to cut rods to specified lengths.
Test physical properties of products with testing devices such as acid-bath testers, burst testers, and impact testers.
Weigh and mix pelletized, granular, or powdered thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean work areas.
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.
Change dies on extruding machines according to production line changes.
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.
Measure and examine extruded products in order to locate defects, and to check for conformance to specifications; adjust controls as necessary to alter products.
Replace worn dies when products vary from specifications.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Select nozzles, spacers, and wire guides, according to diameters and lengths of rods.
Load machine hoppers with mixed materials, using augers, or stuff rolls of plastic dough into machine cylinders.
Test physical properties of products with testing devices such as acid-bath testers, burst testers, and impact testers.
Maintain an inventory of materials.
Operate shearing mechanisms to cut rods to specified lengths.
Weigh and mix pelletized, granular, or powdered thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Measure and examine extruded products in order to locate defects, and to check for conformance to specifications; adjust controls as necessary to alter products.
Reel extruded products into rolls of specified lengths and weights.
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.
Determine setup procedures and select machine dies and parts, according to specifications.
Replace worn dies when products vary from specifications.
Start machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature, and to synchronize speed of extrusion.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and make minor repairs to equipment.
Clean work areas.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Adjust controls to draw or press metal into specified shapes and diameters.
Operate shearing mechanisms to cut rods to specified lengths.
Test physical properties of products with testing devices such as acid-bath testers, burst testers, and impact testers.
Select nozzles, spacers, and wire guides, according to diameters and lengths of rods.
Load machine hoppers with mixed materials, using augers, or stuff rolls of plastic dough into machine cylinders.
Weigh and mix pelletized, granular, or powdered thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments.
Maintain an inventory of materials.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Troubleshoot, maintain, and make minor repairs to equipment.
Replace worn dies when products vary from specifications.
Change dies on extruding machines according to production line changes.
Reel extruded products into rolls of specified lengths and weights.
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.
Clean work areas.
Start machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature, and to synchronize speed of extrusion.
Measure and examine extruded products in order to locate defects, and to check for conformance to specifications; adjust controls as necessary to alter products.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Load machine hoppers with mixed materials, using augers, or stuff rolls of plastic dough into machine cylinders.
Maintain an inventory of materials.
Select nozzles, spacers, and wire guides, according to diameters and lengths of rods.
Test physical properties of products with testing devices such as acid-bath testers, burst testers, and impact testers.
Adjust controls to draw or press metal into specified shapes and diameters.
Operate shearing mechanisms to cut rods to specified lengths.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Troubleshoot, maintain, and make minor repairs to equipment.
Install dies, machine screws, and sizing rings on machines that extrude thermoplastic or metal materials.
Replace worn dies when products vary from specifications.
Change dies on extruding machines according to production line changes.
Determine setup procedures and select machine dies and parts, according to specifications.
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.
Clean work areas.
Measure and examine extruded products in order to locate defects, and to check for conformance to specifications; adjust controls as necessary to alter products.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Test physical properties of products with testing devices such as acid-bath testers, burst testers, and impact testers.
Weigh and mix pelletized, granular, or powdered thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments.
Load machine hoppers with mixed materials, using augers, or stuff rolls of plastic dough into machine cylinders.
Maintain an inventory of materials.
Operate shearing mechanisms to cut rods to specified lengths.
Select nozzles, spacers, and wire guides, according to diameters and lengths of rods.
Adjust controls to draw or press metal into specified shapes and diameters.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Replace worn dies when products vary from specifications.
Install dies, machine screws, and sizing rings on machines that extrude thermoplastic or metal materials.
Determine setup procedures and select machine dies and parts, according to specifications.
Change dies on extruding machines according to production line changes.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and make minor repairs to equipment.
Start machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature, and to synchronize speed of extrusion.
Clean work areas.
Measure and examine extruded products in order to locate defects, and to check for conformance to specifications; adjust controls as necessary to alter products.
Reel extruded products into rolls of specified lengths and weights.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Select nozzles, spacers, and wire guides, according to diameters and lengths of rods.
Maintain an inventory of materials.
Adjust controls to draw or press metal into specified shapes and diameters.
Weigh and mix pelletized, granular, or powdered thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments.
Operate shearing mechanisms to cut rods to specified lengths.
Load machine hoppers with mixed materials, using augers, or stuff rolls of plastic dough into machine cylinders.
Test physical properties of products with testing devices such as acid-bath testers, burst testers, and impact testers.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Determine setup procedures and select machine dies and parts, according to specifications.
Measure and examine extruded products in order to locate defects, and to check for conformance to specifications; adjust controls as necessary to alter products.
Start machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature, and to synchronize speed of extrusion.
Change dies on extruding machines according to production line changes.
Install dies, machine screws, and sizing rings on machines that extrude thermoplastic or metal materials.
Reel extruded products into rolls of specified lengths and weights.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and make minor repairs to equipment.
Replace worn dies when products vary from specifications.
Clean work areas.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate shearing mechanisms to cut rods to specified lengths.
Weigh and mix pelletized, granular, or powdered thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments.
Maintain an inventory of materials.
Adjust controls to draw or press metal into specified shapes and diameters.
Load machine hoppers with mixed materials, using augers, or stuff rolls of plastic dough into machine cylinders.
Select nozzles, spacers, and wire guides, according to diameters and lengths of rods.
Test physical properties of products with testing devices such as acid-bath testers, burst testers, and impact testers.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Replace worn dies when products vary from specifications.
Change dies on extruding machines according to production line changes.
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.
Reel extruded products into rolls of specified lengths and weights.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and make minor repairs to equipment.
Clean work areas.
Measure and examine extruded products in order to locate defects, and to check for conformance to specifications; adjust controls as necessary to alter products.
Start machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature, and to synchronize speed of extrusion.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Maintain an inventory of materials.
Test physical properties of products with testing devices such as acid-bath testers, burst testers, and impact testers.
Operate shearing mechanisms to cut rods to specified lengths.
Select nozzles, spacers, and wire guides, according to diameters and lengths of rods.
Adjust controls to draw or press metal into specified shapes and diameters.
Load machine hoppers with mixed materials, using augers, or stuff rolls of plastic dough into machine cylinders.
Weigh and mix pelletized, granular, or powdered thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments.
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 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, 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 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
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 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 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)