Extruding and Drawing Machine Operators
Operate machines to push thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, or structural shapes.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $25.25 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Shrinking
Growth rate: -7.5% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist) Die Setter Machine Operator See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Extruding and Drawing Machine Operators *
U S |
$18.56 | $22.08 | $25.27 |
---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$22.7 | $25.25 | $27.34 |
Central Minnesota |
$20.8 | $22.7 | $24.65 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$18.36 | $19.93 | $23.95 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$19.33 | $19.51 | $22.06 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$23.67 | $25.62 | $25.62 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$23.9 | $25.72 | $28.68 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1100 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Extruding and Drawing Machine Operators most often work?
- Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
- Primary Metal Manufacturing
- Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Chemical Manufacturing
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 1808 new Extruding and Drawing Machine Operators to meet market
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