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

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

  • Precast Molder
  • Press Loader
  • Press Machine Feeder
  • Press Machine Operator
  • Press Operator
  • Press Tender
  • Presser
  • Presto Log Operator
  • Pretzel Twisting Machine Operator
  • Arch Cushion Press Operator
  • Bark Press Operator
  • Belt Press Operator
  • Block Press Operator
  • Brick and Tile Making Machine Operator
  • Brick and Tile Making Machine Set Up Operator
  • Cake Press Operator
  • Calender Roll Press Operator
  • Clay Press Operator
  • Corn Press Operator
  • Cosmetics Presser
  • Cotton Presser
  • Cracker and Cookie Machine Operator
  • Curing Press Operator
  • Dehydrating Press Operator
  • Die Press Operator
  • Die Presser
  • Dry Press Operator
  • Extruding Press Operator
  • Extrusion Press Operator
  • Flower Pot Press Operator
  • Fruit Press Operator
  • Graining Press Operator
  • Hardboard Press Operator
  • Hot Press Operator
  • Hot Plate Press Operator
  • Hydraulic Press Operator
  • Manual Control Auger Press Operator
  • Matting Press Tender
  • Meat Press Operator
  • Molding Press Operator
  • Pellet Press Operator
  • Pulp Press Tender
  • Pump Press Operator
  • Pyrotechnics Press Tender
  • Ram Press Operator
  • Ram-Press Operator
  • Record Press Operator
  • Record Press Tender
  • Record Pressman
  • Retort Press Operator
  • Retort or Condenser Press Operator
  • Rubber Press Tender
  • Slug Press Operator
  • Sponge Press Operator
  • Steam Press Operator
  • Steam Press Tender
  • Steam Presser
  • Steeping Press Operator
  • Steeping Press Tender
  • Sugar Presser
  • Synthetic Gem Press Operator
  • Tile Presser
  • Turning and Beading Machine Operator
  • Vulcanizing Press Operator
  • Wet Press Tender

  • Set up, operate, or tend machines, such as glass-forming machines, plodder machines, and tuber machines, to shape and form products such as glassware, food, rubber, soap, brick, tile, clay, wax, tobacco, or cosmetics.

  • Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.
  • Activate machines to shape or form products, such as candy bars, light bulbs, balloons, or insulation panels.
  • Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.
  • Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.
  • Complete work tickets, and place them with products.
  • Couple air and gas lines to machines to maintain plasticity of material and to regulate solidification of final products.
  • Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.
  • Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.
  • Ignite burners to preheat products, or use torches to apply heat.
  • Install, align, and adjust neck rings, press plungers, and feeder tubes.
  • 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.
  • Record and maintain production data, such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
  • Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.
  • Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after production is complete.
  • Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines.
  • Send product samples to laboratories for analysis.
  • Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking.
  • Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes.
  • Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting coolant flow.

  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.
  • Clean production equipment.
  • Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.
  • Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
  • Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
  • Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products.
  • Load materials into production equipment.
  • Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
  • Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Record production information.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
  • Select production equipment according to product specifications.
  • Weigh finished products.