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Occupational Report for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4081) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.

Employment Outlook for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist.
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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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There are 6 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 6 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Machinist (Screw Machine) 7/6/10 Portland $15.00/hr to $18.00/hr DOE
Process Operator 7/26/10 Beaverton $12.00/hr to $13.20/hr
Extruder Operator (Z906) 8/4/10 Beaverton $11.00/hr to $13.00/hr DOE
(10-161) Machine & Process Operator 8/23/10 Beaverton DOE
(L157) Graveyard Set Up Technician 8/23/10 Tigard $10.00/hr to $12.00/hr DOE
Machine Operator 9/2/10 Portland $11.00/hr
Job Openings from the Web for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 6 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 6 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Multiple Positions 8/30/10 Oregon City CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Multiple Positions 8/27/10 Brownsville Dari Mart
Multiple positions (1110_5479280) 8/26/10 Canyonville Forest Glen
Multiple Positions 8/23/10 Roseburg Umpqua Community College
Multiple Positions Available 8/23/10 Portland LKQ Corporation
Multiple Positions 8/20/10 Roseburg Umpqua Community College
State of Oregon License Information for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)		 Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $11.08 $13.25 $16.61 $22.02 $26.85 $17.83 $37,088
Multnomah / Washington 10.81 12.30 14.99 21.76 27.24 17.17 35,718
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 9.54 10.49 12.94 18.84 21.25 14.16 29,448
Lane 10.06 10.97 14.49 19.06 22.77 15.31 31,852
Jackson / Josephine 10.67 11.95 13.48 16.25 26.01 15.30 31,836
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 10.39 11.62 13.25 15.45 20.70 14.04 29,206
Clackamas 13.53 15.37 17.97 21.35 24.59 18.36 38,189
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Regional Employment Projections for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 945 946 1 0.1% 0 19 19
Multnomah / Washington 445 418 -27 -6.1% 0 8 8
Clackamas 261 279 18 6.9% 2 5 7
Lane 51 52 1 2.0% 0 1 1
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 45 47 2 4.4% 0 1 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 42 40 -2 -4.8% 0 1 1
Jackson / Josephine 36 40 4 11.1% 0 1 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 18 23 5 27.8% 1 0 1
Morrow / Umatilla 16 13 -3 -18.8% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 11 12 1 9.1% 0 0 0
Douglas 5 5 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 4 2 -2 -50.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 3 4 1 33.3% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers		 Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 945
Total, All Industries Private 945
Manufacturing Private 926
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing Private 100
Plastics Product Manufacturing Private 88
Rubber Product Manufacturing Private 12
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 44
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing Private 33
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 242
Forging and Stamping Private 19
Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing Private 24
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing Private 32
Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing Private 12
Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing Private 16
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing Private 104
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 31
Machinery Manufacturing Private 145
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing Private 33
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Private 56
Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing Private 18
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing Private 24
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 64
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 57
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing Private 12
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 289
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing Private 13
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Private 225
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing Private 26
Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing Private 25
Wholesale Trade Private 16
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 16
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 13
Educational Requirements for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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Workers must have moderate-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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  • Analyze Tasks Needed To Complete Manufactured Products
  • Apply Independent Judgment In Assembly Procedures
  • Apply Metal Forming And Shaping Techniques And Processes
  • Apply Protective Coatings
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Statistical Process Control (Spc)
  • Apply Technical Information To Manufacturing And Industrial Activities
  • Assemble Metal Components
  • Coordinate Production Materials And Processes
  • Estimate Materials For Production And Manufacturing
  • File Metal And Plastic
  • Fit Dowels
  • Flatten, Temper Or Reduce Gauge Of Metal Or Plastic
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Hand Tap Metal, Wood Or Other Material
  • Inspect Components During Manufacturing
  • Lay Out Machining Projects
  • Maintain Computerized Machines And Equipment
  • Maintain Plastic Fabricating Equipment
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Operate Buff And Polishing Machine
  • Operate Cnc Machines
  • Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
  • Operate Grinding Machines
  • Operate Lathes
  • Operate Machine Tools
  • Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
  • Operate Shaping And Forming Machines
  • Operate Specialized Metal Shaping Machines
  • Read And Understand Operating Manuals
  • Read Production Layouts
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Recognize Characteristics Of Metals Or Alloys
  • Recognize Characteristics Of Plastics
  • Set Up And Operate Milling Or Planing Machines
  • Set Up Cnc Machines
  • Set Up Specialized Machines For Metals Manufacturing
  • Set Up, Operate Or Tend Machines To Cut, Punch Or Press Metal Or Plastic
  • Set Up, Operate Or Tend Metal Or Plastic Forging Machines
  • Smooth, Sharpen, Polish Or Grind Metal Objects
  • Solve Machine Tool Problems
  • Sustain Output Levels Of Assembled Items
  • Understand Manufacturing Methods And Techniques
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Metric System
  • Use Trigonometry
Schools and Training Providers for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
 Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
 Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
 Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
 Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0761
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Portland Community College
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The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Model Makers, Metal And Plastic 68%
Drilling And Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plas 67%
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal And Plastic 67%
Milling And Planing Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic 67%
Cutting, Punching, And Press Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And 66%
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic 66%
Patternmakers, Metal And Plastic 65%
Lathe And Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plasti 65%
Machinists 62%
Extruding And Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic 62%