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Will AI replace Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders?AI replacement risk 44% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$45,760
25th–75th pct. $38,360–$52,580
Top pay (est.)
$82,500
Top 10% $63,450
Pay in 5 years
$52,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$61,000est.
$52,500–$70,800
Outlook score
40/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
44%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.5%
5,200 openings / yr

Will AI replace Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders? AI replacement risk

44%
Moderate
Ranked #425 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, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.8
Operation and Control
3.6
Monitoring
3.1
Quality Control Analysis
3.1
Troubleshooting
2.9
Reading Comprehension
2.8
Active Listening
2.8
Complex Problem Solving
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Production and Processing
3.7
Mechanical
3.2
Computers and Electronics
3.0
Engineering and Technology
2.8
Administration and Management
2.8
Mathematics
2.8
Education and Training
2.6
Chemistry
2.5

What the work involves

Controlling Machines and ProcessesHandling and Moving ObjectsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsProcessing InformationUpdating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Important abilities

Reaction TimePerceptual SpeedVisualizationSelective AttentionFar VisionNear Vision

Education of workers

High school diploma
78%
Post-secondary certificate
9%
Some college
8%
Professional degree
4%

Training before entry

None / short demo
34%
3–6 months
31%
Up to 1 month
15%
1–2 years
8%
2–4 years
6%
4–10 years
4%
1–3 months
1%

Related work experience

1–2 years
23%
2–4 years
22%
None
19%
3–6 months
15%
6–12 months
10%
Up to 1 month
7%
8–10 years
4%

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

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (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.