Compression Molding Machine Operator Career

*A job as a Compression Molding Machine Operator falls under the broader career category of Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic : Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.


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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plasti Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$42,060

Median Hourly Wage

$20.22*

Total Employed Nationally

158,980


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2024 wage data and 2023-2033 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.