Notes on employment for Machine Setters and Operators


  • Machine setters, operators, and tenders—metal and plastic operate powerful, high-speed machines that can be dangerous if strict safety rules are not observed.
  • A few weeks of on-the-job training is sufficient for most workers to learn basic machine operations, but several years are required to become a highly skilled operator or setter.
  • Overall employment growth in the various machine setter, operator, and tender occupations will be slower than average, although employment trends among these occupations will diverge over the 2002�12 period.



More information on Machine Setters and Operators from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Machine Setters and Operators occupation
Number of Machine Setters and Operators in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Machine Setters and Operators
Working conditions for Machine Setters and Operators
Significant points for Machine Setters and Operators
Training requirements for Machine Setters and Operators



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