Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
O*NET Code: 51-4023.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate, or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material.
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💼 Also Known As
Bar Finish OperatorBar RollerBarrel RollerBarrel Roller OperatorBed OperatorBrass RollerBreakdown CoordinatorBreakdown Mill OperatorBreakdown OperatorBulldoggerCalender OperatorCaster OperatorCoiler OperatorCold Form OperatorCold HeadermanCold Mill OperatorCold Reduction RollerCold Roll CatcherCold Roll OperatorCold Roller
⚡ Skills (16)
Operations Monitoring4/100
Operation and Control4/100
Quality Control Analysis4/100
Monitoring4/100
Speaking3/100
Active Listening3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Learning3/100
Coordination3/100
+ 6 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (2)
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic → Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
Transition Difficulty: Easy (89% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (8)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Operation and Control
Current: 4Target: 4
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Quality Control Analysis
Current: 4Target: 4
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Equipment Maintenance
Current: 3Target: 3
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Repairing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Troubleshooting
Current: 3Target: 3
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