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You Are Here: Vermont Department of Labor ELMI Occupation Profile Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
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ELMI Occupation Profile - Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
(O*NET 51-9041.00, SOC 51-9041) |
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What they do
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.
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Also called: |
Extruder Operator, Extrusion Operator, Glass Forming Crew Member, Machine Operator, Press Operator, Tuber Operator
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Wages
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Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
$ 17.81 |
$37,040 |
25% |
$ 17.81 |
$37,040 |
Median |
$ 21.84 |
$45,420 |
75% |
$ 23.11 |
$48,070 |
90% |
$ 25.24 |
$52,500 |
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Average |
$ 21.13 |
$43,950 |
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Industries of Employment
United States - 2022 |
Industry | Percent of total |
- Plastics and rubber products manufacturing
| 39% |
- Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing
| 18% |
| 9% |
| 7% |
| 5% |
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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- Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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- Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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Skills
People in this career often have these skills: |
- Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
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- Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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- Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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- Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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- Investigative
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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- Initiative
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
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- Self-Control
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
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Tasks
On the job, you would: |
- Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.
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- Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.
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- Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.
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- Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions.
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- Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.
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Projected Employment
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Vermont |
2022 employment |
188 |
2032 employment |
195 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
0.4% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
20 |
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Education and Experience:
- Typical education needed for entry
High school diploma or equivalent
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
Moderate-term on-the-job training
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Based on BLS Education and Training Classifications |
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
- Physical activity is Very Important
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- Level of activity is Moderate
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Low | ![](color_scale.jpg) | High |
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Job Zone
Some Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(4.0 to < 6.0) - A typical worker will require
over 3 months up to and including 1 year
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have? |
Education level | ![](pixel_blue.gif) | Percent of U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree or post-MA certificate | ![](pixel_blue.gif) | 4% |
Master's degree or post-BA certificate | ![](pixel_blue.gif) | 0% |
Bachelor's degree | ![](pixel_blue.gif) | 0% |
Associate's degree | ![](pixel_blue.gif) | 0% |
Certificate or some college, no degree | ![](pixel_blue.gif) | 17% |
High school diploma or equivalent | ![](pixel_blue.gif) | 78% |
Less than high school diploma | ![](pixel_blue.gif) | 1% |
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in: |
- Perceptual Speed
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
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- Rate Control
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
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- Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
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- Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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- Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do: |
- Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
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- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
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- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day: |
- Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
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- Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.
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- Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
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- Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
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- Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products.
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Other Resources
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