O*NET-SOC 51-4023.00

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

Set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate, or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operation and Control2.B.3.h4.008/2018
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g4.008/2018
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.6208/2018
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.508/2018
Speaking2.A.1.d3.2508/2018
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1208/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.008/2018
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.8808/2018
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8808/2018
Reaction Time1.A.2.c.13.8808/2018
Rate Control1.A.2.b.43.7508/2018
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.6208/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Monitor machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and to ensure that products conform to specifications.Core8308/2018
Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products, and eliminate product defects.Core8308/2018
Start operation of rolling and milling machines to flatten, temper, form, and reduce sheet metal sections and to produce steel strips.Core8308/2018
Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.Core8308/2018
Read rolling orders, blueprints, and mill schedules to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions, and installation procedures.Core8308/2018

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.8411/2023
Conventional4.0711/2023
Investigative1.6911/2023
Artistic1.011/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023
Social1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.