Careers · Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · Iowa
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers in Iowa
Extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders work with specialized equipment that creates continuous fibers from synthetic materials like liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass. These workers set up machines, monitor production, and make adjustments to ensure proper fiber formation In Iowa the median pay is $48,400 a year, 4% above the national median of $46,350.
$48,400median pay in Iowa, per year
$40,430–$57,430middle half earn
100employed in Iowa
$46,350U.S. median, for comparison
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlMonitoringActive ListeningSpeakingCoordinationComplex Problem SolvingQuality Control Analysis
Knowledge areas
Production and ProcessingEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)Education and TrainingMechanicalCustomer and Personal Service
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers.
Licenses and training in Iowa
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers pay in other states
Ohio · $61,440Alabama · $60,100Indiana · $57,200Pennsylvania · $55,960Minnesota · $52,600Maryland · $50,790Kansas · $50,320Michigan · $49,180Missouri · $48,810Arkansas · $47,770
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 51-6091.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Iowa, annual.