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

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  • Machine Operator - Trillium Staffing - Columbus,OH

    Trillium Staffing - JobID: 782671 [Production Operator / Machinist] As a Machine Operator at Trillium Staffing, you'll: Operate machines to produce parts according to specifications; Monitor machine operations to ensure quality and efficiency;...

  • Forklift Operator - Welch Packaging Group - Columbus,OH

    Forklift Operator Hourly - Full Time 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 2:30PM-1:00AM Summary: Operate clamp truck and forklift equipment to company standards. Receive stock and other raw materials by...

  • Machine Operator - Luxor Staffing - Columbus,OH

    2756 S Hamilton Rd - [Equipment Operator] - Weekly Pay (Direct Deposit/Onsite Check Delivery) / ACA Compliant Healthcare Benefits (Dental + Vision Coverage) / Employee Bonus Options - As a Machine Operator, you will: Monitor and maintain...

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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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