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

  • Jordan Worker
  • Pan Tank Worker
  • Plate Worker

  • Complete work tickets, and place them with products.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
  • Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
  • Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.