Synthetic and Glass Fiber Extruding and Forming Machine Operators
On the Job
Synthetic and Glass Fiber Extruding and Forming Machine Operators operate machines that form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as rayon and fiberglass.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
- Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
- Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
- Operate pumping systems or equipment.
- Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
- Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.
- Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.
- Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
- Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
- Position containers to receive materials or workpieces.
Typical Working Conditions
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- Exposure to sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Working with a group or team.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Frequent decision-making.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Responsibility for others' health and safety.
This page includes information from the O*NET 24.2 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
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