Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.
<ul><li>Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers.</li><li>Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.</li><li>Notify other workers of defects, and direct them to adjust extruding and forming machines.</li><li>Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged bushings and defective binder applicators.</li><li>Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.</li><li>Move controls to activate and adjust extruding and forming machines.</li><li>Record details of machine malfunctions.</li><li>Clean and maintain extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.</li></ul>