Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.
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- Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
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What do they typically do
- Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations
- Measure and inspect machined parts to make sure they conform to product specifications
- Position and move metal wires or workpieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock to form die impressions
- Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished
- Repair, maintain, and replace parts on dies
- Start machines to produce sample workpieces, and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and check that machine setups meet specifications
- Confer with other workers about machine setups and operational specifications
- Read work orders or blueprints to determine specific tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -1.6%
Job Openings 13
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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