51-6091.00

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.

8.7OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 84% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 88% probability of automation for this role
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84%
of jobs safer
159
jobs riskier than this
-1.1%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Extruding and Forming Machine Operators work synthetic and glass fiber production equipment — industrial machine operation where process control automation is advancing. Routine monitoring tasks are increasingly automated, but setup, quality inspection, and troubleshooting remain human roles. Moderate displacement pressure through 2027 in large industrial operations.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$44,980
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-1.1%
Little or no change
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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10.0
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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →