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

Core tasks

1. 01Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.
2. 02Position and move metal wires or workpieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock to form die impressions.
3. 03Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.
4. 04Set up, operate, or tend presses and forging machines to perform hot or cold forging by flattening, straightening, bending, cutting, piercing, or other operations to taper, shape, or form metal.
5. 05Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations.
6. 06Install, adjust, and remove dies, synchronizing cams, forging hammers, and stop guides, using overhead cranes or other hoisting devices, and hand tools.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

• Repeating same tasks3.56
• Degree of automation2.96
• Time sitting2.06
• Originality (ability)2.25
• Conflict situations3.01
• Hands-on objects/tools4.20
• Outdoors / weather1.90
• Disease exposure1.05
• Decision freedom3.80

Top abilities

• Near Vision3.50
• Oral Comprehension3.38
• Written Comprehension3.25
• Problem Sensitivity3.25
• Oral Expression3.25
• Information Ordering3.25
• Control Precision3.25
• Arm-Hand Steadiness3.25

Essential skills

• Reading Comprehension3.12
• Active Listening3.12
• Writing2.75
• Speaking2.88
• Mathematics2.12
• Science1.38
• Critical Thinking2.88
• Active Learning2.38
• Learning Strategies2.38
• Monitoring3.12