Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Perform the tasks of setting up, operating, or tending to machines that extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, and other structural shapes.

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Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.
Leadership
LOW
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
LOW
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Competition for this position
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Dealing and handling conflicts
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
Getting Information Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More
Performing General Physical Activities Know More

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