Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Job Outlook Summary
Future Prospects
Employment Demand
Employment Size & Change

This occupation employs 64,099 people now, and is projected to grow to 65,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of 1,300 jobs (+2%).

Occupational Openings

There are 6,700 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 130 jobs created from growth and 6,600 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 2,100 people are expected to retire and 4,500 are expected to switch occupations.