Table 1Transition record

straightening machine operatortoextrusion machine operator

A straightening machine operator already meets 69% of what the extrusion machine operator role asks for. The move turns on 5 required skills not yet in the profile.

From straightening machine operator

69%

Overlap1

To extrusion machine operator

34 Skills carried over

5 Required, not held

36.8 Difficulty2

adjacent 0–30

moderate 30–55

substantial 55–75

career change 75–100

this move, 36.8

This move: 36.8 of 100 · moderate

1 Share of the extrusion machine operator role’s weighted skill requirement already met by the straightening machine operator profile. Required skills count in full, supplementary skills at 0.35. Directional: the figure for the reverse move differs. 2 Combines what is missing with how specialised it is, so a gap of general skills scores easier than the same number of narrow ones.

Table 2

Table 2 · What you already bring

Of the 34 skills that carry over, these are the ones fewest other occupations ask for. A extrusion machine operator role needs them, and most people applying for one will not have them already. This is the part of a straightening machine operator background worth leading with.

Skill the target role also needs Area

already held interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances information skills
already held manufacturing of tools engineering, manufacturing and construction
already held manufacturing of metal household articles engineering, manufacturing and construction
already held statistical process control natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
already held manufacturing of cutlery engineering, manufacturing and construction
already held manufacturing of light metal packaging engineering, manufacturing and construction

All 34 carried skills, including the 9 the extrusion machine operator role treats as required.

Table 3

Table 3 · What you would need to learn

The 14 missing skills fall into 7 areas of the ESCO skill hierarchy, numbered below in the order worth working in: the areas carrying the most required skills come first, and inside each one the required skills sit above the supplementary ones.

Skill to acquire Tier

01 engineering, manufacturing and construction 2 required, 2 supplementary

required, not held extrusion processes required
required, not held dies required

optional, not held manufacturing of metal assembly products optional
optional, not held types of plastic optional

02 working with machinery and specialised equipment 2 required, 2 supplementary

required, not held monitor moving workpiece in a machine required
required, not held replace die required

optional, not held tend cold extrusion machine optional
optional, not held tend hot extrusion machine optional

03 communication, collaboration and creativity 1 required

required, not held troubleshoot required

04 information skills 2 supplementary

optional, not held monitor conveyor belt optional
optional, not held perform product testing optional

05 assisting and caring 1 supplementary

optional, not held wear appropriate protective gear optional

06 constructing 1 supplementary

optional, not held monitor gauge optional

1 further area in the appendix

Table 4

Table 4 · Where to start

The 3 entries a extrusion machine operator role is least likely to hire without. The ordering is computed from the skill data, not from what pays.

Each entry opens a course search for that skill. Career Overlap earns nothing from these links.

Appendix

Appendix · The rest of the record

All 34 skills that carry over

Skill Type

already held consult technical resources skill
already held ensure equipment availability skill
already held monitor automated machines skill
already held perform test run skill
already held quality standards knowledge
already held remove inadequate workpieces skill
already held remove processed workpiece skill
already held set up the controller of a machine skill
already held supply machine skill
already held advise on machinery malfunctions skill
already held check quality of raw materials skill
already held ferrous metal processing knowledge
already held interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances skill
already held manufacturing of cutlery knowledge
already held manufacturing of door furniture from metal knowledge
already held manufacturing of light metal packaging knowledge
already held manufacturing of metal household articles knowledge
already held manufacturing of steam generators knowledge
already held manufacturing of tools knowledge
already held manufacturing of weapons and ammunition knowledge
already held mark processed workpiece skill
already held metal forming technologies knowledge
already held monitor stock level skill
already held operate lifting equipment skill
already held perform machine maintenance skill
already held program a CNC controller skill
already held quality and cycle time optimisation knowledge
already held read standard blueprints skill
already held record production data for quality control skill
already held statistical process control knowledge
already held types of metal knowledge
already held types of metal manufacturing processes knowledge
already held use CAM software skill
already held work ergonomically skill

The 1 learning area not shown above

Skill to acquire Tier

07 working with computers 1 supplementary

optional, not held solve technical problems optional

9 supplementary skills, helpful but not required

Skill to acquire Tier

optional, not held tend cold extrusion machine optional
optional, not held tend hot extrusion machine optional
optional, not held manufacturing of metal assembly products optional
optional, not held types of plastic optional
optional, not held monitor conveyor belt optional
optional, not held monitor gauge optional
optional, not held perform product testing optional
optional, not held solve technical problems optional
optional, not held wear appropriate protective gear optional

13 held skills the extrusion machine operator role does not ask for

Skill Type

not needed by the target role inspect quality of products skill
not needed by the target role keep records of work progress skill
not needed by the target role manufacturing of doors from metal knowledge
not needed by the target role manufacturing of heating equipment knowledge
not needed by the target role manufacturing of metal containers knowledge
not needed by the target role manufacturing of metal structures knowledge
not needed by the target role manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers knowledge
not needed by the target role measure flatness of a surface skill
not needed by the target role mechanics knowledge
not needed by the target role position straightening rolls skill
not needed by the target role tend straightening press skill
not needed by the target role types of stamping press knowledge
not needed by the target role types of straightening machine knowledge

4 gaps that are knowledge rather than practice

Knowledge gaps usually close through study. Practical skill gaps usually need something you can point at.

Skill to acquire Tier

required, not held extrusion processes required
required, not held dies required
optional, not held manufacturing of metal assembly products optional
optional, not held types of plastic optional

Index

Other moves recorded from straightening machine operator

Full index of moves from straightening machine operator

Note

How this record was compiled

Both occupations are taken from ESCO, which lists the skills and knowledge each occupation is expected to have and marks every one required or optional. Nothing here is a prediction about hiring, and nothing here knows that a particular employer wants a particular certificate. Treat Table 3 as a starting point for your own research rather than a syllabus. The full method states what these figures can and cannot tell you.