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

SOC 51-4022.00

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

Zone 2 Production

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation Monitoring

3.2

Reading Comprehension

3.1

Active Listening

3.1

Monitoring

3.1

Operation and Control

3.1

Time Management

3.0

Speaking

2.9

Critical Thinking

2.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Production and Processing

4.2

Mathematics

3.6

Education and Training

3.6

Mechanical

3.5

Engineering and Technology

3.2

Design

3.0

English Language

2.9

Computers and Electronics

2.9

Key Tasks

1Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.

2Position and move metal wires or workpieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock to form die impressions.

3Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.

4Set 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.

5Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations.

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