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

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,720 - 60,640; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender in the United States. This role involves setting up and tending machines that roll steel or plastic, ensuring quality control, and monitoring operations. Key skills include operating and controlling equipment, effective communication, and active listening. With a stable job outlook and a salary range between $25,720 and $60,640, this position offers opportunities for growth and skill development.

Qualifications

• Control operations of equipment to ensure quality output.
• Monitor gauges and dials to ensure machine functionality.
• Conduct testing and inspections of products for quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines to roll steel or plastic.
• Monitor and adjust flow of coolants and lubricants.
• Record production details and maintain scheduling.

Skills

Operation and Control

Operation Monitoring

Quality Control Analysis

Monitoring

Speaking

Active Listening

Tools

Web browser software

Data entry software

Email software

Job description

Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender

What Does it Take to Be a Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender?

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 Operator

• Fill 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?

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.

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Rolling Machine Operator Job Outlook

In 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. Watch out if you plan on working in Virginia, Massachusetts, or Ohio. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

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

The typical yearly salary for Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders is somewhere between $25,720 and $60,640.

Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders who work in Nevada, South Carolina, or Connecticut, make the highest salaries.

How much do Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in each U.S. state?

• Alabama $31,700
• Arizona $31,770
• Arkansas $38,630
• California $43,010
• Colorado $42,680
• Connecticut $53,290
• Florida $35,640
• Georgia $35,310
• Illinois $42,190
• Indiana $46,480
• Iowa $39,410
• Kansas $41,550
• Louisiana $45,800
• Maryland $40,900
• Massachusetts $41,120
• Michigan $40,090
• Minnesota $40,770
• Mississippi $32,410
• Missouri $43,270
• Nebraska $37,850
• Nevada $50,430
• New Hampshire $35,770
• New Jersey $36,410
• New York $43,580
• North Carolina $39,730
• Ohio $40,290
• Oklahoma $35,250
• Oregon $42,760
• Pennsylvania $42,290
• Rhode Island $40,540
• South Carolina $48,520
• South Dakota $38,860
• Tennessee $38,980
• Texas $34,710
• Utah $41,170
• Virginia $44,930
• Washington $47,410
• West Virginia $38,280
• Wisconsin $39,990

What Tools & Technology do Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Use?

• Web browser software
• Data entry software
• Email software

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References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online