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Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes. |
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Spreadsheet software |
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Measure and examine extruded products to locate defects and to check for conformance to specifications, adjusting controls as necessary to alter products. |
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Determine setup procedures and select machine dies and parts, according to specifications. |
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Install dies, machine screws, and sizing rings on machines that extrude thermoplastic or metal materials. |
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Change dies on extruding machines according to production line changes. |
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Start machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature, and to synchronize speed of extrusion. |
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Replace worn dies when products vary from specifications. |
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Reel extruded products into rolls of specified lengths and weights. |
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Troubleshoot, maintain, and make minor repairs to equipment. |
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Clean work areas. |
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Adjust controls to draw or press metal into specified shapes and diameters. |
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Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
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Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
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Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
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Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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(Please note that some searches may not produce any results.) |
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These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
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Statewide |
$51,652.00 |
$24.84 |
$19.36 |
$20.24 - $28.41 |
Bridgeport/Stamford |
$56,659.00 |
$27.24 |
$21.11 |
$22.77 - $30.46 |
Hartford |
$52,862.00 |
$25.42 |
$20.14 |
$22.38 - $28.52 |
New Haven |
$49,376.00 |
$23.74 |
$18.57 |
$18.69 - $26.04 |
Waterbury |
$50,183.00 |
$24.12 |
$19.27 |
$20.82 - $25.97 |
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Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities. |
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