Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers

• Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers.
• Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
• Start metering pumps and observe operation of machines and equipment to ensure continuous flow of filaments extruded through spinnerettes and to detect processing defects.
• Move controls to activate and adjust extruding and forming machines.
• Record details of machine malfunctions.
• Notify other workers of defects, and direct them to adjust extruding and forming machines.
• Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
• Observe flow of finish across finish rollers, and turn valves to adjust flow to specifications.
• Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged bushings and defective binder applicators.
• Open cabinet doors to cut multifilament threadlines away from guides, using scissors.
• Press metering-pump buttons and turn valves to stop flow of polymers.
• Remove polymer deposits from spinnerettes and equipment, using silicone spray, brass chisels, and bronze-wool pads.
• Clean and maintain extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.

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• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• 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.
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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