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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-4022.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.

What this job is about

Ensure precise setup and operation of forging machines.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Read work orders and blueprints

    Determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.

  2. 2

    Position and move workpieces

    Move metal wires or workpieces through dies to shape stock for die impressions.

  3. 3

    Measure and inspect parts

    Ensure machined parts conform to product specifications through measurement and inspection.

  4. 4

    Set up and operate machines

    Perform hot or cold forging operations by adjusting pressures and depths of ram strokes.

  5. 5

    Trim and compress finished forgings

    Adjust finished forgings to meet specified tolerances before removing dies.

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.