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Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Operational-level

Also known as: Core Extruder, Core Shaper, Draw Machine Operator, Drawbench Operator

Supply Chain & ProductionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.
ExtrusionPlastics ManufacturingMetalworkingMachine OperationManufacturingIndustrial TechnologyMaterials ScienceMechanical EngineeringSkilled TradeProduction

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will increasingly automate routine tasks in machine operation and monitoring, leading to more efficient processes and predictive maintenance. Operators will shift towards overseeing AI-driven systems, troubleshooting complex issues, and analyzing production data for optimization, requiring enhanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Salary

$32,886 - $65,772 per year

Estimated for US-wide average

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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