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Is being a fibre extrusion operator a good fit for you?

Sets up and runs machines that turn melted synthetic materials into long, thin threads.

What the work involves

  • Sets up and runs machines that form fine fibres from synthetic materials.
  • Presses buttons to stop machines when a process finishes or something goes wrong.
  • Tells other workers about faults and directs them to adjust the machines.
  • Watches machines, control boards and gauges to spot problems like blocked parts.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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