Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders - 51-9041.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Abrasive-Wheel Molder
  • Air-Bag Curer
  • Arch-Cushion-Press Operator
  • Artificial-Log-Machine Operator
  • Auger Press Operator, Manual Control
  • Automatic Lump Making Machine Tender
  • Bark-Press Operator
  • Belt-Press Operator II
  • Block-Making-Machine Operator
  • Block-Press Operator
  • Blow-Molding-Machine Operator
  • Bowling-Ball Molder
  • Brick-and-Tile-Making-Machine Operator
  • Briquette Operator
  • Briquetter Operator
  • Broom Bundler
  • Buckle-Frame Shaper
  • Butt Maker
  • Cake Former
  • Calender Operator
  • Calender-Roll Press Operator
  • Candle Molder, Machine
  • Candle-Extrusion-Machine Operator
  • Casting-Machine Operator
  • Casting-Machine Operator
  • Casting-Room Operator
  • Cementer, Machine Joiner
  • Center-Machine Operator
  • Chalk-Extruding-Machine Operator
  • Chalk-Molding-Machine Operator
  • Chocolate Molder, Machine
  • Coater Operator, Insulation Board
  • Combining-Machine Operator
  • Compressor
  • Compressor Operator II
  • Concrete-Pipe-Making-Machine Operator
  • Confectionery-Drops-Machine Operator
  • Core Extruder
  • Core Shaper
  • Cork Molder
  • Corn-Press Operator
  • Cosmetics Presser
  • Cracker-and-Cookie-Machine Operator
  • Crate Opener
  • Dampener Operator
  • Dehydrating-Press Operator
  • Die Presser
  • Die Tripper
  • Dipper
  • Dipping-Machine Operator
  • Dividing-Machine Operator
  • Domer
  • Drawing-Kiln Operator
  • Dry-Press Operator
  • Extruder Operator
  • Extruder Tender
  • Extruding-Machine Operator
  • Extruding-Machine Operator
  • Fiberglass-Dowel-Drawing-Machine Operator
  • Finishing-Area Operator
  • Flaking-Roll Operator
  • Flatware Maker
  • Flower-Pot-Press Operator
  • Foiling-Machine Operator
  • Forming-Machine Operator
  • Forming-Machine Operator
  • Forming-Machine Tender
  • Forming-Machine Upkeep Mechanic
  • Glass-Bulb-Machine Former, Tubular Stock
  • Glass-Ribbon-Machine Operator
  • Glass-Ribbon-Machine-Operator Assistant
  • Glass-Rolling-Machine Operator
  • Gluing-Machine Operator
  • Gluing-Machine Operator, Electronic
  • Graining-Press Operator
  • Hot Box Operator
  • Hot-Press Operator
  • Hydraulic-Billet Maker
  • Hydraulic-Press Operator
  • Laminating-Machine Tender
  • Laminator I
  • Laminator, Printed Circuit Boards
  • Lead Former
  • Lead-Press Operator
  • Lens-Molding-Equipment Operator
  • Light-Bulb Assembler
  • Line Tender, Flakeboard
  • Lozenge Maker
  • Marble-Machine Tender
  • Matting-Press Tender
  • Mica-Plate Layer
  • Molder, Fiberglass Luggage
  • Molder, Foam Rubber
  • Molder, Machine
  • Molder, Wax
  • Molder-Machine Tender
  • Molding-Machine Operator
  • Molding-Machine Tender
  • Noodle-Catalyst Maker
  • Paper-Cone-Machine Tender
  • Paper-Cup-Machine Operator
  • Patternmaker, Acoustical Tile
  • Pellet-Mill Operator
  • Pellet-Press Operator
  • Pellet-Press Operator
  • Pilling-Machine Operator
  • Plate Molder
  • Plate Worker
  • Plodder Operator
  • Polystyrene-Bead Molder
  • Polystyrene-Molding-Machine Tender
  • Press Operator
  • Press Operator
  • Press Operator
  • Press Operator I
  • Press Operator II
  • Press Operator, Hardboard
  • Press Operator, Meat
  • Press Tender
  • Press Tender
  • Press Tender, Pyrotechnics
  • Press-Machine Operator
  • Presser
  • Presser
  • Pretzel-Twisting-Machine Operator
  • Pulp-Press Tender
  • Pump-Press Operator
  • Ram-Press Operator
  • Record-Press Tender
  • Retort-or-Condenser Press Operator
  • Roller, Gold Leaf
  • Rolling-Machine Operator
  • Sandwich-Machine Operator
  • Sectional-Belt-Mold Assembler
  • Set-Up Mechanic, Crown Assembly Machine
  • Sizing-Machine Operator
  • Slug-Press Operator
  • Sole-Conforming-Machine Operator
  • Spinner
  • Sponge-Press Operator
  • Stamper
  • Steam-Press Tender I
  • Steam-Press Tender II
  • Steeping-Press Tender
  • Stem-Roller-or-Crusher Operator
  • Sucker-Machine Operator
  • Sugar Presser
  • Sweet-Goods-Machine Operator
  • Synthetic-Gem-Press Operator
  • Tablet-Machine Operator
  • Thermal Molder
  • Tube-Building-Machine Operator
  • Tuber-Machine Operator
  • Turning-and-Beading-Machine Operator
  • V-Belt Curer
  • Vulcanized-Fiber-Unit Operator
  • Vulcanizing-Press Operator
  • Wad-Compressor Operator-Adjuster
  • Wax Molder
  • Wet-Machine Tender
  • Wink-Cutter Operator
  • Wood-Fuel Pelletizer
  • Yardage-Control Operator, Forming

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

51-9011.00 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
51-9012.00 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9021.00 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9022.00 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
51-9023.00 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9031.00 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
51-9032.00 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9041.00 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9051.00 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
51-9061.00 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
51-9071.00 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
51-9071.01 Jewelers
51-9071.06 Gem and Diamond Workers
51-9071.07 Precious Metal Workers
51-9081.00 Dental Laboratory Technicians
51-9082.00 Medical Appliance Technicians
51-9083.00 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

Related Occupations

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 51-4011.00
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4021.00
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4033.00
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4034.00
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4035.00
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4081.00
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-4122.00
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 51-9051.00
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-9121.00
Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 51-9191.00

Tasks

  • Activate machines to shape or form products such as candy bars, light bulbs, balloons, or insulation panels.
  • Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.
  • Clean dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponges, or air hoses.
  • Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.
  • Complete work tickets, and place them with products.
  • Couple air and gas lines to machines to maintain plasticity of material and to regulate solidification of final products.
  • Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts such as nozzles, punches, and filters.
  • Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.
  • Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.
  • Ignite burners to preheat products, or use torches to apply heat.
  • Install, align, and adjust neck rings, press plungers, and feeder tubes.
  • Measure arbors and dies to verify sizes specified on work tickets.
  • Measure, mix, cut, shape, soften, and join materials and ingredients such as powder, cornmeal, or rubber in order to prepare them for machine processing.
  • Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges in order to detect malfunctions.
  • Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as racks, hoists, and handtrucks.
  • Notify supervisors when extruded filaments fail to meet standards.
  • Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients, metal assemblies, or mixtures into sections of machine prior to starting machines.
  • Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.
  • Record and maintain production data such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
  • Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.
  • Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after production is complete.
  • Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines.
  • Select and install machine components such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices.
  • Send product samples to laboratories for analysis.
  • Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking.
  • Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes.
  • Thread extruded strips through water tanks and hold-down bars, or attach strands to wires and draw them through tubes.
  • Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting coolant flow.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adjust production equipment/machinery setup
  • clean equipment or machinery
  • collect samples for testing
  • confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
  • construct molds
  • examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
  • install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures
  • load or unload material or workpiece into machinery
  • load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products
  • maintain consistent production quality
  • maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery
  • maintain production or work records
  • measure, weigh, or count products or materials
  • mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
  • monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems
  • operate chemical processing equipment
  • operate food processing production equipment/machinery
  • operate glass or stone working equipment/machinery
  • operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom
  • operate metal or plastic fabricating equipment/machinery
  • operate pulp or paper making equipment
  • operate woodworking equipment/machinery
  • read specifications
  • read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
  • set up production equipment or machinery
  • test manufactured products or materials
  • use hand or power tools
  • use precision measuring tools or equipment