Extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers

Outlook

Employment for extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers is projected to change by -3.3% from 2025 to 2035. BLS estimates about 1.1K openings per year on average; openings include both growth and replacement needs.

What the numbers mean

These are national projections, not current vacancies or a guarantee of future demand. Median pay means half of workers earned more and half earned less in the reference year.