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Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.

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This source lists 17 tasks, including 8 marked Core and 9 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2019.

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Core · Task 14208 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers.

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Core · Task 14214 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.

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Core · Task 14213 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Notify other workers of defects, and direct them to adjust extruding and forming machines.

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Core · Task 14216 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged bushings and defective binder applicators.

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Core · Task 14209 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.

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Core · Task 14211 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Move controls to activate and adjust extruding and forming machines.

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Core · Task 14212 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Record details of machine malfunctions.

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Core · Task 14220 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Clean and maintain extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.

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Supplemental · Task 14215 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Observe flow of finish across finish rollers, and turn valves to adjust flow to specifications.

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Supplemental · Task 14219 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Remove polymer deposits from spinnerettes and equipment, using silicone spray, brass chisels, and bronze-wool pads.

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Supplemental · Task 14218 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Press metering-pump buttons and turn valves to stop flow of polymers.

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Supplemental · Task 14224 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Record operational data on tags, and attach tags to machines.

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Supplemental · Task 14210 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Start metering pumps and observe operation of machines and equipment to ensure continuous flow of filaments extruded through spinnerettes and to detect processing defects.

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Supplemental · Task 14207 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Remove excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines, using hand tools.

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Supplemental · Task 14227 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Wipe finish rollers with cloths and wash finish trays with water when necessary.

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Supplemental · Task 14225 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Lower pans inside cabinets to catch molten filaments until flow of polymer through packs has stopped.

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Supplemental · Task 14217 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Open cabinet doors to cut multifilament threadlines away from guides, using scissors.

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