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

Top 3 pressing machine operator Jobs

  • 91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic - Find Your Full Time or Part Time Army Career - U.S. Army Reserves - Columbus,OH

    "MechanicJob Overview: Unlock the path to becoming an exceptional mechanic. System maintainers excel in every facet of their vehicles, providing diagnostic services on the roadside and adeptly...

  • Die Cutting Operator - Graphic Packaging International - Groveport,OH

    Graphic Packaging International - - Responsibilities: Operate Bobst Die Cutters 145 and 162 to produce quality cartons; Perform press make ready and die-prep duties (set feeder, lock up die, set stripper, blanker, and delivery); Inspect...

  • Blowmold Production Operator - 1st Shift (12 Hours) - G&J Pepsi Cola - Columbus,OH

    G&J Pepsi Cola - - Responsibilities: Operates blow mold facility equipment according to established standards; Performs equipment changeovers and ensures machines are set for correct specifications; Monitors label splicing; assists in label...

See all pressing machine operator jobs


What They Do

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. Excludes Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders and Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders.


Salary

  • 2020 employment: 65,600
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $37,660

Job Outlook

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 800
  • Growth rate: 1 percent (Little or no change)

How to Become One

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Get the education you need: Find schools near you!


*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

Explore more careers: View all Careers or Browse Careers by Category