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How to become Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fiberseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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)

Career path and how to earn more as Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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.