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

Top 3 pressing machine operator Jobs

  • Press Operator - Aerotek - Columbus,OH

    Aerotek - - Responsibilities: Set up and operate heavy-duty power presses to bend, form, stretch, and straighten metal products according to blueprints, layouts, and templates.; Plan the sequence of operations by applying knowledge of...

  • Production/Machine Operator (3rd Shift, Forklift Exp. PLUS) - Coca-Cola Refreshments - Columbus,OH

    The Coca-Cola Company - - Responsibilities: Operate filler/packaging/box-forming/palletizing equipment; Load packages, containers onto machines; Supply line with raw materials needed; Check for proper filling, seals, damaged product; Forklift...

  • Can Production Machine Operator - 1st Shift - G&J Pepsi Cola - Columbus,OH

    G&J Pepsi Cola - - Responsibilities: Operates production machine (e.g. palletizer, depalletizer, denester, case packer) according to established company standards; ensures machine is set for correct specifications (e.g. package size).;...

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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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