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

Operate or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass, preparatory to further processing.

Job Task

• Operates or tends machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials.
• Moves controls to activate and adjust extruding and forming machines.
• Observes machine operation, control board, and gauges to detect malfunctions.
• Notifies workers of defects and to adjust extruding and forming machines.
• Records operational data on tag and attaches to machine.
• Cleans and maintains extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.
• Removes excess or completed filament from machine, using hand tools.
• Presses buttons to stop machine when process is completed or malfunction detected.
• Loads and adjusts materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.

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