Wire Drawing Machine Operator Career

*A job as a Wire Drawing Machine Operator falls under the broader career category of Extruding and Drawing 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 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic : Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.


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Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plasti Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$35,340

Median Hourly Wage

$16.99*

Total Employed Nationally

71,960


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.