How do they match: Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

  • Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

  • Electronic Gluing Machine Operator
  • Brick and Tile Making Machine Operator
  • Brick and Tile Making Machine Set Up Operator
  • Cracker and Cookie Machine Operator
  • Jordan Worker
  • Lens Molding Equipment Operator
  • Light Equipment Operator
  • Pan Tank Worker
  • Plate Worker
  • Turning and Beading Machine Operator

  • Complete work tickets, and place them with products.
  • 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.
  • Measure, mix, cut, shape, soften, and join materials and ingredients, such as powder, cornmeal, or rubber to prepare them for machine processing.
  • 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.
  • Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.
  • 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 equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.
  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.
  • Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
  • Clean production equipment.
  • Clear equipment jams.
  • Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.
  • Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
  • Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
  • Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
  • Ignite fuel to activate heating equipment.
  • Load materials into production equipment.
  • Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
  • Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
  • Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
  • Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.
  • Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
  • Select production equipment according to product specifications.
  • Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.
  • Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.