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Occupational Report for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic (51-4081) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

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
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $10.87 $12.71 $15.41 $20.96 $26.66 $17.13 $35,619
Multnomah / Washington 10.51 11.72 14.13 19.25 26.83 16.10 33,498
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 9.17 10.15 14.08 16.68 18.99 13.83 28,765
Lane 11.14 13.30 15.97 19.00 22.26 16.17 33,653
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 10.52 11.29 12.63 15.11 21.00 13.84 28,792
Clackamas 13.15 14.66 17.50 21.17 24.53 17.98 37,405
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 816 878 62 7.6% 6 23 30
Multnomah / Washington 475 509 34 7.2% 3 14 17
Clackamas 143 143 0 0.0% 0 4 4
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 66 69 3 4.5% 0 2 2
Jackson / Josephine 50 54 4 8.0% 0 1 2
Lane 50 52 2 4.0% 0 1 2
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 44 44 0 0.0% 0 1 1
Douglas 33 39 6 18.2% 1 1 2
Morrow / Umatilla 25 26 1 4.0% 0 1 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 20 21 1 5.0% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 9 11 2 22.2% 0 0 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 8 9 1 12.5% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 7 7 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 5 5 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 3 5 2 66.7% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 2 2 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.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 816
Total, All Industries Private 816
Manufacturing Private 793
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing Private 180
Plastics Product Manufacturing Private 141
Rubber Product Manufacturing Private 39
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 25
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing Private 11
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing Private 11
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 213
Forging and Stamping Private 34
Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing Private 39
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing Private 22
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing Private 76
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 26
Machinery Manufacturing Private 105
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Private 58
Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing Private 19
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 47
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 41
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing Private 17
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 179
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing Private 19
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Private 75
Ship and Boat Building Private 14
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing Private 16
Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing Private 11
Wholesale Trade Private 18
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 18
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 18
Educational Requirements for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic 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
  • 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 The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

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:
Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0760
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Portland Community College