Extruding & Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic
Code: 51-4021.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Equipment Technician (Equipment Tech)
Extruder Operator
Extrusion Line Operator
Extrusion Operator
Extrusion Press Operator
Machine Operator
Metal Inspector
Setup Operator
Wire Mill Operator
Wire Mill Rover
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Measure and examine extruded products to locate defects and to check for conformance to specifications, adjusting controls as necessary to alter products.
- Start machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature, and to synchronize speed of extrusion.
- Determine setup procedures and select machine dies and parts, according to specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions About Extruding & Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic
Salaries for a Extruding & Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Extruding & Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Extruding & Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Extruding & Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic professionals across diverse sectors.
Live UK Vacancies for Extruding & Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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