AI Assistant for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

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.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.(Core task)
  • 2Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.(Core task)
  • 3Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.(Core task)
  • 4Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions.(Core task)
  • 5Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.(Core task)
  • 6Notify supervisors when extruded filaments fail to meet standards.(Core task)
  • 7Record and maintain production data, such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.(Core task)
  • 8Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines.(Core task)
  • 9Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting coolant flow.(Core task)
  • 10Clean dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponges, or air hoses.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Monitoring
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Troubleshooting
Quality Control Analysis
Social Perceptiveness

Knowledge Areas

Production and ProcessingMechanicalComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyFood ProductionEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and Security

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordSAP software

Other Tools

Enterprise resource planning ERP softwareOperational databasesProduction scheduling software

Daily Work Activities

Controlling Machines and Processes
Getting Information
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Documenting/Recording Information

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