Ornamental-Metal Worker
Set up and operate machines to fabricate ornamental metal products.
Baling Machine Tender
Tend machines that compress and bind paper, cloth, or other materials. Also known as Blister-Packing-Machine Tender See More
Tends machine that compresses and binds paper, cloth, or other loose materials to facilitate handling: Trucks or carries materials to baling machine. Places materials in compression chamber of baling machine. Moves lever or electric switch, causing ram to compress material. Threads tie bands around bale and twists or clamps ends of bands to tighten bands. Opens compression chamber doors and removes bale from machine. May truck bales to storage place, weigh bales, and record weight. May line compression chamber of baling machine with paper, burlap, or other covering before baling. May sew or tie wrapping in place after baling, and stencil bales. May be designated according to material baled as Cloth Baler; Feather Baler; Metal Baler; Paper Baler; Rag Baler; Tobacco Baler; Corn-Husk Baler; Hair Baler; Leather Baler; Offal Baler; Scrap Baler.
Personality Traits
Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Salary and Education
How much does a
Baling Machine Tender make?
Nationally: $17,000 – $42,000
Main education level: High School
source: US Dept of Labor
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