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Career Details :: Extruding and Forming Machine Operators and Tenders, Synthetic or Glass Fibers
Description
Operate or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass, preparatory to further processing.
Experience
No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.
Education
These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.
Training
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.
Tasks
- Records operational data on tag and attaches to machine.
- Removes excess or completed filament from machine, using hand tools.
- Cleans and maintains extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.
- Loads and adjusts materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.
- Observes machine operation, control board, and gauges to detect malfunctions.
- Notifies workers of defects and to adjust extruding and forming machines.
- Operates or tends machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials.
- Presses buttons to stop machine when process is completed or malfunction detected.
- Moves controls to activate and adjust extruding and forming machines.
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Important Abilities
General Work Activities
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Monitor Processes, Material, Surroundings
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, Material
- Communicating With Other Workers
Important Skills
- Operation and Control
- Operation Monitoring
- Equipment Maintenance
- Product Inspection
- Equipment Selection
Frequent Work Context
- Degree of Automation
- Indoors
- Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
- Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
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