NorthStar

Occupations/51-6091.00

Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers

Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.

High school

Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.

AI automation risk

66%

Higher automation risk

Human characteristics

37%

Fewer uniquely human demands

Task orientation

61%

Mixed exposure

A day in this job

  • Mostly routine

    Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers.

  • Mostly routine

    Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged bushings and defective binder applicators.

  • Task

    Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.

The tasks we can read here lean routine. That sits next to the AI risk rank — it is not a forecast that the job disappears.

Core tasks

  1. 01Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers.
  2. 02Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
  3. 03Notify other workers of defects, and direct them to adjust extruding and forming machines.
  4. 04Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged bushings and defective binder applicators.
  5. 05Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
  6. 06Move controls to activate and adjust extruding and forming machines.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

  • Repeating same tasks3.31
  • Degree of automation3.11
  • Time sitting2.24
  • Originality (ability)2.25
  • Conflict situations3.08
  • Hands-on objects/tools3.88
  • Outdoors / weather1.73
  • Disease exposure1.12
  • Decision freedom3.67

Top abilities

  • Problem Sensitivity3.75
  • Control Precision3.75
  • Near Vision3.50
  • Oral Comprehension3.38
  • Finger Dexterity3.38
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness3.38
  • Reaction Time3.25
  • Multilimb Coordination3.25

Essential skills

  • Reading Comprehension2.88
  • Active Listening3.00
  • Writing2.62
  • Speaking3.00
  • Mathematics2.00
  • Science1.25
  • Critical Thinking2.88
  • Active Learning2.75
  • Learning Strategies2.25
  • Monitoring3.50

CIP matches

99.9999NO MATCH

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