Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Machines are set up, operated, or tended to in order to shape and form items like glassware, food, rubber, soap, brick, tile, clay, wax, tobacco, cosmetics, and glass.

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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.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
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.
HIGH
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

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

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More

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