What do they do?
Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.
Also known as:
Blacksmith, Forge Operator, Forge Press Operator, Forger, Forging Operator, Hammer Operator, Header Operator, Hot Press Forger, Machine Operator, Process Technician (Process Tech), Set Up Operator
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Ranks #6 in net job growth
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- High school diploma equivalent (46%)
- Some college, no degree (22%)
- Less than high school diploma (17%)
- Associate's degree (8%)
- Bachelor's degree (5%)
- Master's degree (1%)
- Doctorate or Professional Degree (<1%)
People in this career often know a lot about:
- Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
People in this career often do these activities:
- Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
- Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.
- Conduct test runs of production equipment.
- Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
- Select production equipment according to product specifications.
- Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.
- Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
- Replace worn equipment components.
- Repair production equipment or tools.
- Maintain production or processing equipment.
- Exchange information with colleagues.
- Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
- Maneuver workpieces in equipment during production.
- Operate cutting equipment.
- Trim excess material from workpieces.
This page includes data from:
Career data:
O*NET 31.0 Database
by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA
Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupational Employment Statistics
Videos:
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