Career Details
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
Set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces.
Overview
Set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces.
What you'll do
- Set up machines according to blueprints
- Monitor machines for unusual sound or vibration
- Insert material into machines, manually or with a hoist
- Operate metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines
- Adjust machine settings for temperature, speed and feed rates, and cycle times