Is being a pressing machine operator a good fit for you?
Sets up and runs machines that press and shape products such as glassware, tiles, bricks, soap and wax.
What the work involves
- Adjusts machine parts to control speed, pressure, temperature, amounts and flow of materials.
- Presses control buttons to start machinery and equipment.
- Examines, measures and weighs materials or products to check they meet standards.
- Monitors machines and watches lights and gauges to spot faults.
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.
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 pressing machine operator is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.