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Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arkansas

Rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders operate industrial machinery that shapes metal and plastic by rolling, bending, flattening, or reducing material thickness. They work in manufacturing plants, steel mills, and fabrication facilities, adjusting machine settings, monitoring operations, and ensuring products meet specifications. In Arkansas the median pay is $45,890 a year, 8% below the national median of $50,140.

$45,890median pay in Arkansas, per year
$39,760–$65,060middle half earn
420employed in Arkansas
$50,140U.S. median, for comparison
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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 ControlQuality Control AnalysisMonitoringSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingReading Comprehension

Knowledge areas

MechanicalProduction and ProcessingEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal Service

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Licenses and training in Arkansas

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O*NET-SOC 51-4023.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arkansas, annual.