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Will AI replace Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers?AI replacement risk 53% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$46,350
25th–75th pct. $39,360–$57,280
Top pay (est.)
$83,100
Top 10% $63,910
Pay in 5 years
$52,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$59,600est.
$51,200–$69,200
Outlook score
30/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
53%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−3.3%
1,100 openings / yr

Will AI replace Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers? AI replacement risk

53%
Moderate
Ranked #558 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.9
Operation and Control
3.2
Monitoring
3.1
Critical Thinking
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Coordination
3.0
Judgment and Decision Making
2.9
Time Management
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
3.6
Production and Processing
3.5
Mathematics
3.0
English Language
2.8
Education and Training
2.7
Customer and Personal Service
2.4
Public Safety and Security
2.4
Administration and Management
2.3

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesGetting InformationMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Important abilities

Reaction TimeOral ComprehensionSelective AttentionNear VisionManual DexterityAuditory Attention

Education of workers

High school diploma
74%
Less than high school
19%
Post-secondary certificate
6%

Training before entry

1–3 months
41%
3–6 months
28%
Up to 1 month
19%
None / short demo
11%
6–12 months
1%

Related work experience

6–12 months
29%
None
27%
1–2 years
15%
2–4 years
11%
4–6 years
7%
1–3 months
6%
3–6 months
3%
Up to 1 month
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.