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Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers - 51-6091.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Extruder
Extruder Operator
Extrusion Line Operator
Extrusion Operator
Granulator

Hot End Operator
Pelletizer Operator
Pot Tipper
Spindraw Operator
Stretch Operator

SOC Occupation Groups

51-0000	Production Occupations
51-6000	Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers
51-6090	Miscellaneous Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers
51-6091.00	Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers

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Tasks

Clean and maintain extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.
Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
Lower pans inside cabinets to catch molten filaments until flow of polymer through packs has stopped.
Move controls to activate and adjust extruding and forming machines.
Notify other workers of defects, and direct them to adjust extruding and forming machines.
Observe flow of finish across finish rollers, and turn valves to adjust flow to specifications.
Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged bushings and defective binder applicators.
Open cabinet doors to cut multifilament threadlines away from guides, using scissors.
Pass sliver strands through openings in floors to workers on floors below who wind slivers onto tubes.
Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
Press metering-pump buttons and turn valves to stop flow of polymers.
Pull extruded fiberglass filaments over sleeves where binding solution is applied, and into grooves of graphite shoes that bind filaments into single strands of sliver.
Record details of machine malfunctions.
Record operational data on tags, and attach tags to machines.
Remove excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines, using hand tools.
Remove polymer deposits from spinnerettes and equipment, using silicone spray, brass chisels, and bronze-wool pads.
Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers.
Start metering pumps and observe operation of machines and equipment to ensure continuous flow of filaments extruded through spinnerettes and to detect processing defects.
Turn petcocks to adjust the flow of binding fluid to sleeves.
Turn rheostats to obtain specified temperatures in electric furnaces where glass is melted.
Wipe finish rollers with cloths and wash finish trays with water when necessary.

Detailed Work Activities

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.
Clean production equipment.
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
Load materials into production equipment.
Maintain production or processing equipment.
Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
Operate pumping systems or equipment.
Position containers to receive materials or workpieces.
Record operational or production data.
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
Signal others to coordinate work activities.
Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.