What Do Rolling Machine Setters, Operators And Tenders, Metal And Plastic Do

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Rolling Machine Setters, Operators And Tenders, Metal And Plastic

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators And Tenders, Metal And Plastic set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate, or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material.

Salary
$45110
Becoming One
Easy
Education
No degree required
Job Satisfaction
Low
Job Growth

Personality


What they do

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators And Tenders, Metal And Plastic set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate, or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material.

  • Monitor machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and to ensure that products conform to specifications.
  • Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products, and eliminate product defects.
  • Start operation of rolling and milling machines to flatten, temper, form, and reduce sheet metal sections and to produce steel strips.
  • Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.

Typical day

On a daily basis, Rolling Machine Operators start the operation of rolling and milling machines to flatten, temper, form, and reduce sheet metal sections and to produce steel strips. They monitor machine cycles and mill operations to detect jamming and to ensure that products conform to specifications.

A typical day for a Rolling Machine Setter, Operator and Tender, Metal and Plastic will also include:

  • Thread or feed sheets or rods through rolling mechanisms, or start and control mechanisms that automatically feed steel into rollers.
  • Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products, and eliminate product defects.
  • Record mill production on schedule sheets.
  • Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Signal and assist other workers to remove and position equipment, fill hoppers, and feed materials into machines.

Other responsibilities

Besides their typical day, Rolling Machine Operators also disassemble sizing mills removed from rolling lines, and sort and store parts. They may also remove scratches and polish roll surfaces, using polishing stones and electric buffers.

On a weekly to monthly basis, Rolling Machine Operators install equipment such as guides, guards, gears, cooling equipment, and rolls, using hand tools. They might also fill oil cups, adjust valves, and observe gauges to control the flow of metal coolants and lubricants onto workpieces.

In addition, they set distance points between rolls, guides, meters, and stops, according to specifications.

Although specific duties may vary, many of them select rolls, dies, roll stands, and chucks from data charts to form specified contours and to fabricate products.

To some Rolling Machine Operators, it is also their responsibility to signal and assist other workers to remove and position equipment, fill hoppers, and feed materials into machines.

What is the job like

Job satisfaction

Low

Is this job meaningful

Low

61% said they were satisfied with their job and 46% said they found their job meaningful.


Pros

Suitable for people who like practical and hands-on work.

Suitable for people who want to work in a supportive work environment.

It is easy to get into this career. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required to get started.

Cons

Not suitable for people who like to help and teach others.

Salary is below average.

Demand for this career is declining.

Long working hours (More than 40 hours per week).

How much do they make

Average salary

$45110 per year

Average hourly wage

$22 per hour

Entry-level Rolling Machine Setters, Operators And Tenders, Metal And Plastic with little to no experience can expect to make anywhere between $29,100 to $35,050 per year or $14 to $17 per hour.

Salary by experience Annual Hourly
Highest (Top 10%) $63,570 $31
Senior (Top 25%) $52,910 $25
Median $43,600 $21
Junior (Bottom 25%) $35,050 $17
No experience (Bottom 10%) $29,100 $14

This table shows the top 10 highest paying industries for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators And Tenders, Metal And Plastic based on their average annual salary.

Salary by industry Annual Hourly
Chemical Manufacturing $56810 $27.31
Rubber Product Manufacturing $55100 $26.49
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing $49090 $23.60
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing $48440 $23.29
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing $48200 $23.17
Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing $48110 $23.13
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing $47130 $22.66
Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel $46500 $22.35
Nonferrous Metal Production and Processing $46240 $22.23
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing $45060 $21.67

View more salary by industries here.

Where can they work

Where can Rolling Machine Setters, Operators And Tenders, Metal And Plastic work? Here is a table showing the top 10 largest employers of Rolling Machine Setters, Operators And Tenders, Metal And Plastic including the average salary in that industry.

Employers Total Employed Annual Salary Hourly Wages
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing 15350 $48440 $23.29
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing 3560 $39420 $18.95
Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel 2960 $46500 $22.35
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing 2020 $39760 $19.11
Plastics Product Manufacturing 1800 $37100 $17.84
Nonferrous Metal Production and Processing 1000 $46240 $22.23
Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing 860 $48110 $23.13
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods 760 $38150 $18.34
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing 700 $49090 $23.60
Employment Services 510 $35750 $17.19

What is the work day like

Working hours

Less than 40 hours
0%

40 hours
60%

More than 40 hours
40%

Working schedule

71%

21%

8%

Email

How often do you use email in this job?

Once a week
9%

Every day
19%

Telephone

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

Once a week
4%

Every day
31%

Group discussions

How often do you have group discussions in this job?

Once a week
11%

Every day
80%

Public speaking

How often does this job require you to do public speaking?

Never
71%

Once a year
5%

Once a month
3%

Once a week
10%

Every day
10%

Level of competition

How much competitive pressure is in this job?

Not competitive at all
36%

Slightly competitive
13%

Moderately competitive
9%

Highly competitive
12%

Extremely competitive
31%

What is the work environment like

Office-style environment

Indoors in an environmentally controlled condition

Never
41%

Once a year or more
7%

Once a month or more
0%

Once a week or more
0%

Every day
52%

Warehouse-style environment

Indoors in a non-controlled environmental condition such as a warehouse

Never
31%

Once a year or more
0%

Once a month or more
8%

Once a week or more
1%

Every day
60%

Outdoors

Outdoors exposed to all weather conditions

Never
74%

Once a year or more
22%

Once a month or more
1%

Once a week or more
3%

Every day
1%

Outdoors – Under Cover

Outdoors but under cover (e.g. structure with roof but no walls)

Never
83%

Once a year or more
10%

Once a month or more
3%

Once a week or more
2%

Every day
2%

How to become one

Difficulty to become one

Easy
You may need some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience. Most careers in this difficulty category usually don’t require a degree. However, you will need a few months of on-the-job training with experienced employees. Similar careers include Customer Service Representatives, Security Guards, and Bank Tellers.

Required level of education

What level of education do you need to perform the job?

Less than a High School Diploma
13%

High School Diploma or equivalent
74%

Post-Secondary Certificate
3%

Some College Courses
10%

Associate’s Degree or similar
0%

Bachelor’s Degree
0%

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
0%

Master’s Degree
0%

Post-Master’s Certificate
0%

First Professional Degree
0%

Doctoral Degree
0%

Post-Doctoral Training
0%

Relevant majors

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, manufacture, assemble, test, and repair parts, mechanisms, machines, and structures in which materials are cast, formed, shaped, molded, heat treated, cut, twisted, pressed, fused, stamped or worked.

Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to form, shape, bend and fold extruded metals, including the creation of new products, using hand tools and machines such as cornice brakes, forming rolls, and squaring shears.

Relevant work experience

How much related work experience do you need to get hired for the job?

None
30%

1 month
13%

1 to 3 months
13%

3 to 6 months
0%

6 months to 1 year
6%

1 to 2 years
21%

2 to 4 years
15%

4 to 6 years
2%

6 to 8 years
0%

8 to 10 years
0%

Over 10 years
0%

On The Job Training

How much on the job training do you need to perform the job?

None or short demonstration
2%

1 month
12%

1 to 3 months
40%

3 to 6 months
15%

6 months to 1 year
9%

1 to 2 years
22%

2 to 4 years
1%

4 to 10 years
0%

Over 10 years
0%

Should you become one

Best personality type for this career

The Builder

People with this personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

The Builder
95%

People with The Builder personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.


The Thinker
29%

People with The Thinker personality likes to work with ideas that require an extensive amount of thinking. They prefer work that requires them to solve problems mentally.


The Artist
14%

People with The Artist personality likes to work with designs and patterns. They prefer activities that require self-expression and prefer work that can be done without following a clear set of rules.


The Helper
14%

People with The Helper personality type likes to work with people and in teams. They prefer work that allows them to build relationships with others.


The Leader
43%

People with The Leader personality likes to start and work on projects. They also like leading people and making many decisions.


The Organizer
57%

People with The Organizer personality type likes to follow set procedures and routines. They prefer working with data and details more than with ideas.


You can read more about these career personality types here.

People who are suitable for this job tend to like work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They like working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

They also like following set procedures and routines. They like working with data and details more than with ideas.

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Work Values

Which values are the most important to a person’s satisfaction for this job?

Achievement
29%

You are someone who is results oriented. You prefer work that allows you to utilize your skills and abilities while at the same time giving you a sense of accomplishment.

Working Conditions
43%

You are someone who values job security, steady employment, and good working conditions. You also prefer work that keeps you busy all the time with something different to do every day.

Recognition
33%

You are someone who values job advancement and leadership roles. You prefer work that receives recognition for the work you do and jobs that are looked up to by others in the company and your community.

Relationships
62%

You are someone who likes to provide a service to others. You prefer a work environment where you can work with your co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.

Support
71%

You are someone who values a company that stands behind their employees. You prefer a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and is being supported by the company.

Independence
38%

You are someone who likes to work on your own and make your own decisions. You prefer work that requires little supervision and are allowed to try out your own ideas.

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