Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Top 3 pressing machine operator Jobs

  • Machine Operator - Aerotek - Columbus,OH

    Aerotek - JobID: JP-005679594 [Production Operator / Machinist] As a Machine Operator at Aerotek, you'll: Operate equipment and/or second-operation machines through various tasks ; Perform inspecting, trimming, testing, fixturing, assembling,...

  • Machine Operator II - Daifuku America - Reynoldsburg,OH

    Overview Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is a leader in Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Support of automotive automation/material handling systems in North America. The company is currently seeking an experienced Machine Operator...

  • Press Brake operator - Elwood Staffing - Reynoldsburg,OH

    Elwood Staffing - [Production Operator / Machinist] As a Press Brake Operator at Elwood Staffing, you'll: Operate press brake machines to bend, shape, and cut metal materials according to specifications; Inspect finished products for quality...

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What They Do

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. Excludes Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders and Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders.


Salary

  • 2020 employment: 65,600
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $37,660

Job Outlook

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 800
  • Growth rate: 1 percent (Little or no change)

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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