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O*NET-SOC 51-6091.00 / model V11 rated-task engine

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Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers?

Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.

Estimated AI task exposure
45%

Moderate exposure

V11 weights occupation tasks using O*NET Importance, Relevance and Frequency ratings instead of treating every task equally.

17 tasks have usable Task Rating records; weighted-task coverage is 100%.

Digital/info work

50/100

Physical moat

45/100

Human moat

13/100

Rating coverage

100%

17 task statements / 17 rated

Highest-weighted occupation tasks

Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged bushings and defective binder applicators.
Importance 79/100Relevance 88/100Frequency 78/100Weight 0.82
Notify other workers of defects, and direct them to adjust extruding and forming machines.
Importance 81/100Relevance 93/100Frequency 66/100Weight 0.82
Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
Importance 82/100Relevance 96/100Frequency 61/100Weight 0.82
Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, fiberglass, or liquid polymers.
Importance 82/100Relevance 82/100Frequency 72/100Weight 0.79
Record details of machine malfunctions.
Importance 71/100Relevance 95/100Frequency 67/100Weight 0.79
Move controls to activate and adjust extruding and forming machines.
Importance 73/100Relevance 87/100Frequency 71/100Weight 0.78
Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
Importance 76/100Relevance 71/100Frequency 79/100Weight 0.75
Clean and maintain extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.
Importance 67/100Relevance 84/100Frequency 61/100Weight 0.72
Observe flow of finish across finish rollers, and turn valves to adjust flow to specifications.
Importance 81/100Relevance 64/100Frequency 71/100Weight 0.72
Remove polymer deposits from spinnerettes and equipment, using silicone spray, brass chisels, and bronze-wool pads.
Importance 76/100Relevance 63/100Frequency 69/100Weight 0.69

Task weighting

Each rated task receives a composite weight: 38% relevance, 37% importance and 25% frequency. Core tasks receive a small additional multiplier. Low-precision rows flagged by O*NET for suppression are excluded.

Occupation scoring

When rating coverage is strong, rated tasks contribute 60% of the digital, physical and human task signals and Work Activities contribute 40%. Lower-coverage occupations automatically rely more on Work Activities.

U.S. labor market

BLS Wage & Employment Outlook

Median annual wage

$46,350

BLS OEWS May 2025

National employment

12,850

BLS OEWS May 2025

Projected growth

-3.3%

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

Average annual openings

1

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

BLS labor-market figures are separate from the site's AI-exposure model. Missing values mean a compatible detailed BLS occupation estimate was not published or could not be mapped.

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Safer Career Alternatives

These options are selected from the same 923-occupation model. They favor a similar task/work profile with meaningfully lower estimated AI exposure. They are suggestions for exploration, not guarantees of job fit.

SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Helpers--Extraction Workers

5%

40 points lower exposure • 77% profile similarity

Median wage: $47,730 Growth 2025–2035: +1.7% Annual openings: 1

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

5%

40 points lower exposure • 78% profile similarity

Median wage: $65,510 Growth 2025–2035: +6.7% Annual openings: 15

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

5%

40 points lower exposure • 78% profile similarity

Median wage: $84,890 Growth 2025–2035: +5.4% Annual openings: 0

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

5%

40 points lower exposure • 79% profile similarity

Median wage: $57,550 Growth 2025–2035: +4.9% Annual openings: 3

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

5%

40 points lower exposure • 76% profile similarity

Median wage: $56,210 Growth 2025–2035: +4.4% Annual openings: 1

stronger human/judgment moat, more physical-world work
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

6%

39 points lower exposure • 78% profile similarity

Median wage: $58,870 Growth 2025–2035: +2.8% Annual openings: 1

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure

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