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This career requires a high level of certain physical abilities, such as physical strength, standing or walking, good eyesight, or good hearing   

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Forging Machine Operators

Operate forging machines to shape or form metal or plastic parts.

Quick Facts

Wages:

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$23.31 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

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Growth rate:  -13.2%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Operate cutting equipment.
  • Operate grinding equipment.
  • Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
  • Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
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Job Title Examples:

 Computer Numerical Control Machinist (CNC Machinist)
Die Setter
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