Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Core tasks

1. 01Monitor machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and to ensure that products conform to specifications.
2. 02Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products, and eliminate product defects.
3. 03Start operation of rolling and milling machines to flatten, temper, form, and reduce sheet metal sections and to produce steel strips.
4. 04Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
5. 05Read rolling orders, blueprints, and mill schedules to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions, and installation procedures.
6. 06Manipulate controls and observe dial indicators to monitor, adjust, and regulate speeds of machine mechanisms.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

• Repeating same tasks3.70
• Degree of automation2.68
• Time sitting1.71
• Originality (ability)2.25
• Conflict situations2.24
• Hands-on objects/tools4.15
• Outdoors / weather1.36
• Disease exposure1.03
• Decision freedom3.55

Top abilities

• Problem Sensitivity4.00
• Reaction Time3.88
• Near Vision3.88
• Control Precision3.88
• Rate Control3.75
• Multilimb Coordination3.62
• Manual Dexterity3.62
• Arm-Hand Steadiness3.50

Essential skills

• Reading Comprehension3.00
• Active Listening3.12
• Writing2.62
• Speaking3.25
• Mathematics2.38
• Science1.38
• Critical Thinking3.12
• Active Learning3.00
• Learning Strategies2.88
• Monitoring3.50