Forging Machine Operators
On the Job
Forging Machine Operators set up and operate forging machines to shape or form metal or plastic parts.
Physical Demands
This career requires time standing, walking, or running.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Operate cutting equipment.
- Operate grinding equipment.
- Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
- Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
- Maneuver workpieces in equipment during production.
- Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
- Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.
- Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.
- Trim excess material from workpieces.
- Exchange information with colleagues.
Typical Working Conditions
- Exposure to hazardous equipment.
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Exposure to sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Standing.
- Working with a group or team.
- Making decisions that impact co-workers or company results.
- Responsibility for others' health and safety.
- Working in an open vehicle or equipment.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
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