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

Set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate, or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material.

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Salary Information

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic: $48,630 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Operate metal or plastic forming equipment. General
Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions. General
Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products. General
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications. General
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. General
Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements. General
Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures. General
Feed materials or products into or through equipment. General
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. General
Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures. General
Direct operational or production activities. General
Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow. General
Record operational or production data. General
Install mechanical components in production equipment. General
Calculate specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production. General
Select production equipment according to product specifications. General
Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications. General
Operate grinding equipment. General
Operate cutting equipment. General
Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products. General
Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading. General
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. General
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. Maintenance
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. Maintenance
Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions. Maintenance
Signal others to coordinate work activities. Management
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    Technology Requirements

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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Screw Machining Level II - Operate with Multiple Spindles II National Institute for Metalworking Skills Not Available
      Screw Machining Level II - Operate with Single Spindles II National Institute for Metalworking Skills Not Available
      Screw Machining Level III - Set Up & Operate with Multiple Spindles III National Institute for Metalworking Skills Not Available
      Screw Machining Level III - Set Up & Operate with Single Spindles III National Institute for Metalworking Skills Not Available
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