Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Work with machines to flatten, temper, or lower the gauge of material or to roll steel or plastic into shapes like bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plates.

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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.
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
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
HIGH
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Characteristics

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

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
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Handling and Moving Objects Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
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