Forging Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic
Also called: Machine Operator, Forge Operator, Hammer Operator, Header Set-Up Operator
What they do:
Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.
On the job, you would:
- Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.
- Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.
- Start machines to produce sample workpieces, and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications.
Engineering and Technology
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
Math and Science
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Hand and Finger Use
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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