Is being a metal extrusion operator a good fit for you?
Sets up and runs machines that push or pull hot metal or plastic through shapes to make tubes, rods, wire and bars.
What the work involves
- Measures and checks pressed metal products for faults, adjusting controls to fix them.
- Starts machines and sets controls for pressure, temperature and speed.
- Works out how to set up the job and picks the right machine parts.
- Finds faults, maintains the equipment and makes small repairs.
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.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a metal extrusion operator is one of yours.
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