Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (Synthetic and Glass Fibers)
What They Do
Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.
Salary
- 2020 employment: 16,200
- May 2021 median annual wage: $37,550
Job Outlook
Projected employment change, 2020-30:
- Number of new jobs: -700
- Growth rate: -4 percent (Decline)
How to Become One
Education and training:
- Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience in a related occupation: None
- Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
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