Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic
Code: 51-4023.00Median 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 roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate, or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Breakdown Mill Operator
Calender Operator
Cold Mill Operator
Machine Operator
Mill Operator
Rolling Mill Operator
Roughing Mill Operator
Temper Mill Operator
Tube Mill Operator
Weld Mill Operator
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Monitor machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and to ensure that products conform to specifications.
- Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products, and eliminate product defects.
- Start operation of rolling and milling machines to flatten, temper, form, and reduce sheet metal sections and to produce steel strips.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic
Salaries for a Rolling 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 Rolling 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 Rolling 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 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic professionals across diverse sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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