Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender
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Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setter, Operator, and TenderWhat Does it Take to Be a Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender?Position Description: 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.Life As a Rolling Machine OperatorFill oil cups, adjust valves, and observe gauges to control flow of metal coolants and lubricants onto workpieces.Calculate draft space and roll speed for each mill stand to plan rolling sequences and specified dimensions and tempers.Disassemble sizing mills removed from rolling lines, and sort and store parts.Record mill production on schedule sheets.Remove scratches and polish roll surfaces, using polishing stones and electric buffers.Select rolls, dies, roll stands, and chucks from data charts to form specified contours and to fabricate products.What Skills Do You Need to Work as a Rolling Machine Operator?When polled, Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Rolling Machine Operator Job OutlookIn the United States, there were 29,000 jobs for Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender in 2016. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender. The BLS estimates 2,300 yearly job openings in this field.The states with the most job growth for Rolling Machine Operator are South Dakota, Georgia, and Florida.The typical yearly salary for Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders is somewhere between $25,720 and $60,640.How to Become a Rolling Machine OperatorWhat education is needed to be a Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender?Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders work in various industries.#J-18808-Ljbffr