Painting & Drawing | University of Akron Main Campus

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringSpeakingCoordination

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingMathematicsEnglish Language

Abilities

Control PrecisionManual DexterityMultilimb CoordinationReaction TimeProblem SensitivityRate ControlNear VisionTrunk StrengthInformation OrderingFlexibility of Closure

Tasks

Measure and examine extruded products to locate defects and to check for conformance to specificatio
Determine setup procedures and select machine dies and parts, according to specifications.
Start machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature, and

Technology

Enterprise application integration softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwarePresentation software

Tools

Air cooling systemsAutomatic vacuum pumpsBatch dryersBillet heating furnacesBillet loadersBlown film extrudersBraidersBurst testersConveyor augersDesktop computersDie changersDie holdersDie shufflesDie slidesDigital calipers

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium51-4021.00	Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	title_inference	$46,980 median$62,470 top	+1.21%	80

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Full-range extrusion machine setup for complex or non-standard product specifications — execute autonomously, selecting appropriate dies, rings, and parameter settings without supervisory input.
Non-routine product defects involving material composition or process drift — analyze root causes using critical thinking and adjust multiple machine variables to restore conformance.
Troubleshooting of mechanical and process failures across the extrusion line — diagnose and resolve independently, performing minor repairs to minimize unplanned downtime.
Machine control parameters for vacuum, air pressure, temperature, and line speed — optimize simultaneously to achieve tight-tolerance output across diverse thermoplastic and metal materials.
Production line changeovers involving multiple die and tooling changes — manage efficiently, sequencing tasks to meet production scheduling requirements in a fast-paced facility.
Complex problem-solving during material processing anomalies — apply systematic judgment to evaluate equipment performance data and implement corrective actions during live runs.
Quality control analysis of extruded product samples — conduct comprehensively, interpreting measurement trends to proactively prevent specification drift across an entire production run.
ERP and database software for production and inventory tracking — use proficiently to query job orders, log quality data, and support continuous process documentation.
Training guidance to newer operators on machine operation and safety practices — provide informally during shared shifts based on direct operational experience.
Cross-functional coordination with maintenance and quality personnel — facilitate by clearly communicating equipment condition and product quality findings to support timely interventions.

Program Details

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