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Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
Production · SOC 51-6091
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$46,350
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
2,300
Proj. Annual Openings
12,850
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.8%
Top Skills
1.Operations Monitoring
2.Operation and Control
3.Monitoring
4.Active Listening
5.Speaking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.
Common titles: Extruder, Extruder Operator, Extrusion Line Operator, Extrusion Operator, Granulator, Hot End Operator
Representative Tasks
- •Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers.
- •Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
- •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.
- •Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
- •Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.
- •Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
- •Signal others to coordinate work activities.
- •Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Office software · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotSAP software · hotCamstar Manufacturing Execution System MESStatistical process control SPC software
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
0.5%
Avg AI Exposure
1
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Outlook | Average | 4% Bright |
| Median Salary | $46,350 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |