Manufacturing and Production / Chemical and Related Processing

Plodder Operator

Operates a plodder machine to extrude or compress materials, such as soap, explosives, or chemicals, into a continuous bar or sheet form. Monitors machine settings, adjusts feed rates, and ensures product consistency and quality.

Average monthly gross

5,470 USD

2 validated salaries

Median

5,470 USD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

3,750 USD - 7,190 USD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Plodder Operator

ISCO

8131.18

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

2 records
Clear

By seniority

Junior 1 validated salaries
3,320 USD 3,320 USD - 3,320 USD
Lead / Expert 1 validated salaries
7,620 USD 7,620 USD - 7,620 USD

Yearly trend

5,470 USD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Canada 3,320 USD 1
United States 7,620 USD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Manulife 3,320 USD 1
Oracle 7,620 USD 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Plodder Machine Operator Extrusion Plodder Operator Plodder Press Operator

Skills

Hard skills

Machine operation Material handling Quality control inspection Process monitoring Basic maintenance

Soft skills

Attention to detail Problem-solving Teamwork Time management

Tools

Plodder machine Calipers Scales Safety equipment

Certifications

Employment context

Industries

Chemical manufacturing Soap and detergent manufacturing Explosives manufacturing Plastics and rubber manufacturing

Company types

Manufacturing plant Industrial facility Chemical processing company

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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