SOC 51-6091
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ64/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ14,900
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$45K
$36K โ $64K
Projected Growth
๐-1.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค53/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers face a risk score of 64/100 โ 20 points above the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $45K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 64/100, Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai quality inspection via computer vision systems are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 14,900 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection and setup and calibration of custom production runs to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI quality inspection via computer vision systems
Predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection roles
Cobots handling repetitive material handling tasks
Smart factory scheduling and production optimization
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection
Setup and calibration of custom production runs
Coordinating workflow across diverse production teams
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers.
Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
Notify other workers of defects, and direct them to adjust extruding and forming machines.
Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged bushings and defective binder applicators.
Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
๐ป Technology Skills
Data base management system software
Industrial control software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Electronic mail software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
English Language
Mathematics
Education and Training
Mechanical
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 53% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 63% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 33 | $68K | 77% |