Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers

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Job Description: Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.

Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Auditory Attention, Reaction Time, and Selective Attention. Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Production and Processing, and Education and Training and are skilled at Operation Monitoring and Operation and Control.

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Processing Information
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Getting Information
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
  
Auditory Attention
  
Reaction Time
  
Selective Attention
  
Control Precision
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Near Vision
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Oral Expression
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Trunk Strength
  
Rate Control
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Visualization
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Written Expression
  
Response Orientation
  
Speech Clarity
  
Written Comprehension
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Information Ordering
  
Static Strength
  
Speech Recognition
  
Time Sharing
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Category Flexibility
  
Depth Perception
  
Far Vision
  
Originality
  
Stamina
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Speed of Closure
  
Number Facility
  
Memorization
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Sound Localization
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Night Vision
  
Peripheral Vision
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Mechanical
  
Production and Processing
  
Education and Training
  
English Language
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Mathematics
  
Administration and Management
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Transportation
  
Chemistry
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Design
  
Physics
  
Communications and Media
  
Clerical
  
Telecommunications
  
Economics and Accounting
  

Wages

Kansas
$44,210  
 
Florida
$40,870  
 
South Carolina
$37,260  
 
Mississippi
$37,190  
 
Missouri
$35,650  
 
Tennessee
$34,990  
 
Michigan
$34,790  
 
Maine
$34,560  
 
Kentucky
$34,390  
 
Ohio
$33,820  
 
Pennsylvania
$33,540  
 
Wisconsin
$33,430  
 
Massachusetts
$32,860  
 
Rhode Island
$32,580  
 
Georgia
$32,370  
 
Illinois
$31,610  
 
North Carolina
$31,260  
 
Virginia
$31,100  
 
New Jersey
$30,710  
 
New Hampshire
$30,660  
 
Minnesota
$30,460  
 
Texas
$29,810  
 
Arizona
$29,040  
 
California
$28,920  
 
Washington
$28,710  
 
Alabama
$28,280  
 
Colorado
$26,720  
 
Louisiana
$25,920  
 
Connecticut
$25,820  
 
Indiana
$25,010  
 
New York
$24,600  
 

Skills

Operation Monitoring
  
Operation and Control
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Repairing
  
Coordination
  
Monitoring
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Active Listening
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Critical Thinking
  
Time Management
  
Troubleshooting
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Active Learning
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Speaking
  
Writing
  
Equipment Selection
  
Instructing
  
Persuasion
  
Negotiation
  
Service Orientation
  
Learning Strategies
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Mathematics
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Operations Analysis
  
Systems Analysis
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Management of Financial Resources
  

Work Values

Support
  
Relationships
  
Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Dependability
  
Attention to Detail
  
Initiative
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Cooperation
  
Concern for Others
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Independence
  
Persistence
  
Integrity
  
Self Control
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Leadership
  
Innovation
  
Social Orientation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Consequence of Error
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Contact With Others
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Physical Proximity
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Level of Competition
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Degree of Automation
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Public Speaking
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Work Schedules
  

-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 Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-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 Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
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
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Time Pressure
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to High Places
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
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
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-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-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-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 Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-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 Standing
  
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 Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Electronic Mail
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Public Speaking
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
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-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-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-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Public Speaking
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
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
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Time Pressure
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Public Speaking
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Letters and Memos
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  

-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-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

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.
  
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.
  
Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
  
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.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Pass sliver strands through openings in floors to workers on floors below who wind slivers onto tubes.
  
Turn petcocks to adjust the flow of binding fluid to sleeves.
  
Turn rheostats to obtain specified temperatures in electric furnaces where glass is melted.
  
Record operational data on tags, and attach tags to machines.
  
Lower pans inside cabinets to catch molten filaments until flow of polymer through packs has stopped.
  
Pull extruded fiberglass filaments over sleeves where binding solution is applied, then into grooves of graphite shoes that bind filaments into single strands of sliver.
  
Wipe finish rollers with cloths and wash finish trays with water when necessary.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Notify other workers of defects, and direct them to adjust extruding and forming machines.
  
Clean and maintain extruding and forming 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.
  
Move controls to activate and adjust extruding and forming machines.
  
Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
  
Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged bushings and defective binder applicators.
  
Start metering pumps and observe operation of machines and equipment to ensure continuous flow of filaments extruded through spinnerettes and to detect processing defects.
  
Remove excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines, using hand tools.
  
Observe flow of finish across finish rollers, and turn valves to adjust flow to specifications.
  
Record details of machine malfunctions.
  
Open cabinet doors to cut multifilament threadlines away from guides, using scissors.
  
Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
  
Remove polymer deposits from spinnerettes and equipment, using silicone spray, brass chisels, and bronze-wool pads.
  
Press metering-pump buttons and turn valves to stop flow of polymers.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Wipe finish rollers with cloths and wash finish trays with water when necessary.
  
Record operational data on tags, and attach tags to machines.
  
Pull extruded fiberglass filaments over sleeves where binding solution is applied, then into grooves of graphite shoes that bind filaments into single strands of sliver.
  
Pass sliver strands through openings in floors to workers on floors below who wind slivers onto tubes.
  
Lower pans inside cabinets to catch molten filaments until flow of polymer through packs has stopped.
  
Turn petcocks to adjust the flow of binding fluid to sleeves.
  
Turn rheostats to obtain specified temperatures in electric furnaces where glass is melted.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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.
  
Open cabinet doors to cut multifilament threadlines away from guides, using scissors.
  
Remove polymer deposits from spinnerettes and equipment, using silicone spray, brass chisels, and bronze-wool pads.
  
Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers.
  
Move controls to activate and adjust extruding and forming machines.
  
Start metering pumps and observe operation of machines and equipment to ensure continuous flow of filaments extruded through spinnerettes and to detect processing defects.
  
Record details of machine malfunctions.
  
Clean and maintain extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.
  
Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
  
Observe flow of finish across finish rollers, and turn valves to adjust flow to specifications.
  
Press metering-pump buttons and turn valves to stop flow of polymers.
  
Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged bushings and defective binder applicators.
  
Remove excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines, using hand tools.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Pass sliver strands through openings in floors to workers on floors below who wind slivers onto tubes.
  
Turn petcocks to adjust the flow of binding fluid to sleeves.
  
Record operational data on tags, and attach tags to machines.
  
Wipe finish rollers with cloths and wash finish trays with water when necessary.
  
Lower pans inside cabinets to catch molten filaments until flow of polymer through packs has stopped.
  
Turn rheostats to obtain specified temperatures in electric furnaces where glass is melted.
  
Pull extruded fiberglass filaments over sleeves where binding solution is applied, then into grooves of graphite shoes that bind filaments into single strands of sliver.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers.
  
Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged bushings and defective binder applicators.
  
Observe flow of finish across finish rollers, and turn valves to adjust flow to specifications.
  
Move controls to activate and adjust extruding and forming machines.
  
Remove excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines, using hand tools.
  
Open cabinet doors to cut multifilament threadlines away from guides, using scissors.
  
Notify other workers of defects, and direct them to adjust extruding and forming machines.
  
Record details of machine malfunctions.
  
Press metering-pump buttons and turn valves to stop flow of polymers.
  
Start metering pumps and observe operation of machines and equipment to ensure continuous flow of filaments extruded through spinnerettes and to detect processing defects.
  
Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
  
Clean and maintain extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.
  
Remove polymer deposits from spinnerettes and equipment, using silicone spray, brass chisels, and bronze-wool pads.
  
Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Pull extruded fiberglass filaments over sleeves where binding solution is applied, then into grooves of graphite shoes that bind filaments into single strands of sliver.
  
Turn rheostats to obtain specified temperatures in electric furnaces where glass is melted.
  
Turn petcocks to adjust the flow of binding fluid to sleeves.
  
Record operational data on tags, and attach tags to machines.
  
Pass sliver strands through openings in floors to workers on floors below who wind slivers onto tubes.
  
Wipe finish rollers with cloths and wash finish trays with water when necessary.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Press metering-pump buttons and turn valves to stop flow of polymers.
  
Observe flow of finish across finish rollers, and turn valves to adjust flow to specifications.
  
Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
  
Move controls to activate and adjust extruding and forming machines.
  
Clean and maintain extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.
  
Remove excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines, using hand tools.
  
Start metering pumps and observe operation of machines and equipment to ensure continuous flow of filaments extruded through spinnerettes and to detect processing defects.
  
Record details of machine malfunctions.
  
Notify other workers of defects, and direct them to adjust extruding and forming machines.
  
Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged bushings and defective binder applicators.
  
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.
  
Open cabinet doors to cut multifilament threadlines away from guides, using scissors.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Pass sliver strands through openings in floors to workers on floors below who wind slivers onto tubes.
  
Pull extruded fiberglass filaments over sleeves where binding solution is applied, then into grooves of graphite shoes that bind filaments into single strands of sliver.
  
Wipe finish rollers with cloths and wash finish trays with water when necessary.
  
Record operational data on tags, and attach tags to machines.
  
Turn petcocks to adjust the flow of binding fluid to sleeves.
  
Turn rheostats to obtain specified temperatures in electric furnaces where glass is melted.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Clean and maintain extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.
  
Record details of machine malfunctions.
  
Start metering pumps and observe operation of machines and equipment to ensure continuous flow of filaments extruded through spinnerettes and to detect processing defects.
  
Remove excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines, using hand tools.
  
Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
  
Remove polymer deposits from spinnerettes and equipment, using silicone spray, brass chisels, and bronze-wool pads.
  
Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
  
Press metering-pump buttons and turn valves to stop flow of polymers.
  
Observe flow of finish across finish rollers, and turn valves to adjust flow to specifications.
  
Notify other workers of defects, and direct them to adjust extruding and forming machines.
  
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.
  
Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers.
  
Move controls to activate and adjust extruding and forming machines.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Turn rheostats to obtain specified temperatures in electric furnaces where glass is melted.
  
Record operational data on tags, and attach tags to machines.
  
Wipe finish rollers with cloths and wash finish trays with water when necessary.
  
Turn petcocks to adjust the flow of binding fluid to sleeves.
  
Pull extruded fiberglass filaments over sleeves where binding solution is applied, then into grooves of graphite shoes that bind filaments into single strands of sliver.
  
Lower pans inside cabinets to catch molten filaments until flow of polymer through packs has stopped.
  
Pass sliver strands through openings in floors to workers on floors below who wind slivers onto tubes.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Open cabinet doors to cut multifilament threadlines away from guides, using scissors.
  
Start metering pumps and observe operation of machines and equipment to ensure continuous flow of filaments extruded through spinnerettes and to detect processing defects.
  
Notify other workers of defects, and direct them to adjust extruding and forming machines.
  
Press metering-pump buttons and turn valves to stop flow of polymers.
  
Observe flow of finish across finish rollers, and turn valves to adjust flow to specifications.
  
Move controls to activate and adjust extruding and forming machines.
  
Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged bushings and defective binder applicators.
  
Clean and maintain extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.
  
Record details of machine malfunctions.
  
Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
  
Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
  
Remove polymer deposits from spinnerettes and equipment, using silicone spray, brass chisels, and bronze-wool pads.
  
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.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Wipe finish rollers with cloths and wash finish trays with water when necessary.
  
Record operational data on tags, and attach tags to machines.
  
Lower pans inside cabinets to catch molten filaments until flow of polymer through packs has stopped.
  
Pass sliver strands through openings in floors to workers on floors below who wind slivers onto tubes.
  
Pull extruded fiberglass filaments over sleeves where binding solution is applied, then into grooves of graphite shoes that bind filaments into single strands of sliver.
  
Turn petcocks to adjust the flow of binding fluid to sleeves.
  
Turn rheostats to obtain specified temperatures in electric furnaces where glass is melted.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Remove excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines, using hand tools.
  
Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
  
Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
  
Press metering-pump buttons and turn valves to stop flow of polymers.
  
Start metering pumps and observe operation of machines and equipment to ensure continuous flow of filaments extruded through spinnerettes and to detect processing defects.
  
Clean and maintain extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.
  
Move controls to activate and adjust extruding and forming machines.
  
Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged bushings and defective binder applicators.
  
Record details of machine malfunctions.
  
Open cabinet doors to cut multifilament threadlines away from guides, using scissors.
  
Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers.
  
Observe flow of finish across finish rollers, and turn valves to adjust flow to specifications.
  
Notify other workers of defects, and direct them to adjust extruding and forming machines.
  
Remove polymer deposits from spinnerettes and equipment, using silicone spray, brass chisels, and bronze-wool pads.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Wipe finish rollers with cloths and wash finish trays with water when necessary.
  
Turn rheostats to obtain specified temperatures in electric furnaces where glass is melted.
  
Turn petcocks to adjust the flow of binding fluid to sleeves.
  
Record operational data on tags, and attach tags to machines.
  
Pass sliver strands through openings in floors to workers on floors below who wind slivers onto tubes.
  
Pull extruded fiberglass filaments over sleeves where binding solution is applied, then into grooves of graphite shoes that bind filaments into single strands of sliver.
  
Lower pans inside cabinets to catch molten filaments until flow of polymer through packs has stopped.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
  
Record details of machine malfunctions.
  
Clean and maintain extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.
  
Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
  
Move controls to activate and adjust extruding and forming machines.
  
Notify other workers of defects, and direct them to adjust extruding and forming machines.
  
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 excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines, using hand tools.
  
Remove polymer deposits from spinnerettes and equipment, using silicone spray, brass chisels, and bronze-wool pads.
  
Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers.
  
Start metering pumps and observe operation of machines and equipment to ensure continuous flow of filaments extruded through spinnerettes and to detect processing defects.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Pass sliver strands through openings in floors to workers on floors below who wind slivers onto tubes.
  
Record operational data on tags, and attach tags to machines.
  
Lower pans inside cabinets to catch molten filaments until flow of polymer through packs has stopped.
  
Pull extruded fiberglass filaments over sleeves where binding solution is applied, then into grooves of graphite shoes that bind filaments into single strands of sliver.
  
Turn petcocks to adjust the flow of binding fluid to sleeves.
  
Turn rheostats to obtain specified temperatures in electric furnaces where glass is melted.
  
Wipe finish rollers with cloths and wash finish trays with water when necessary.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

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
  

-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 2 years, up to and including 4 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 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

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)