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Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers

Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.

$44,030
Median Pay
Less than 6 months
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AI Resilience Score

Score 2/6: low AI task exposure, declining job demand, limited human advantage indicates this career is being transformed by AI

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How we calculated this:

AI Exposure
Low+2

7% of tasks can be accelerated by AI

Job Growth
Declining+0

-1% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Weak+0

EPOCH score: 9/25

Total Score2/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09
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Key Responsibilities

  • Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers.
  • Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
  • Notify other workers of defects, and direct them to adjust extruding and forming machines.
  • Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged bushings and defective binder applicators.
  • Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
  • Move controls to activate and adjust extruding and forming machines.
  • Record details of machine malfunctions.
  • Clean and maintain extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Time to Job Ready

0-1 years

Based on Job Zone 2. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

MES systemsMicrosoft ExcelSPC softwareERP systems (SAP)Process control software

Key Abilities

Problem SensitivityControl PrecisionNear VisionOral ComprehensionArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityManual DexterityMultilimb CoordinationReaction TimeOral Expression

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Compensation Details

$33,510
10th Percentile
$44,030
Median
$60,380
90th Percentile

Based on 14,520 employed workers

Also Known As

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Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 51-6091.00