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- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Control Precision, Near Vision, Selective Attention, and Auditory Attention. Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Production and Processing, and Mathematics and are skilled at Quality Control Analysis and Operation Monitoring.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Controlling Machines and Processes
Performing General Physical Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Getting Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Documenting/Recording Information
Processing Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Thinking Creatively
Training and Teaching Others
Interacting With Computers
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Developing and Building Teams
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Assisting and Caring for Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Staffing Organizational Units
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Abilities
Control Precision
Near Vision
Selective Attention
Auditory Attention
Visualization
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Multilimb Coordination
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Perceptual Speed
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Flexibility of Closure
Information Ordering
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Reaction Time
Category Flexibility
Trunk Strength
Rate Control
Depth Perception
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Response Orientation
Extent Flexibility
Hearing Sensitivity
Written Expression
Speech Clarity
Visual Color Discrimination
Static Strength
Speech Recognition
Speed of Limb Movement
Far Vision
Speed of Closure
Wrist-Finger Speed
Fluency of Ideas
Originality
Stamina
Dynamic Strength
Time Sharing
Gross Body Coordination
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Memorization
Spatial Orientation
Peripheral Vision
Gross Body Equilibrium
Sound Localization
Night Vision
Glare Sensitivity
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Mechanical
Production and Processing
Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
Physics
Public Safety and Security
Design
Education and Training
Computers and Electronics
Chemistry
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Transportation
Psychology
Administration and Management
Communications and Media
Telecommunications
Personnel and Human Resources
Clerical
Building and Construction
Law and Government
Economics and Accounting
Philosophy and Theology
Medicine and Dentistry
Wages
Massachusetts
$43,030
Washington
$41,340
Maryland
$38,910
Illinois
$38,320
Minnesota
$37,180
Ohio
$37,060
South Carolina
$36,830
Pennsylvania
$36,370
New York
$35,620
Nebraska
$35,610
Wisconsin
$35,160
Kentucky
$35,130
Florida
$34,680
Missouri
$34,650
South Dakota
$34,490
Connecticut
$34,310
California
$33,690
Alabama
$32,940
North Carolina
$32,400
New Jersey
$32,330
Utah
$32,110
Virginia
$31,450
Texas
$30,920
Colorado
$30,880
Michigan
$30,710
Indiana
$30,350
Iowa
$30,180
West Virginia
$30,090
Arizona
$30,010
Kansas
$29,860
Georgia
$29,810
Louisiana
$28,820
Mississippi
$27,630
Arkansas
$27,020
Tennessee
$26,970
Oklahoma
$25,660
Skills
Quality Control Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Operation and Control
Reading Comprehension
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Troubleshooting
Speaking
Writing
Time Management
Coordination
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning
Equipment Maintenance
Social Perceptiveness
Repairing
Persuasion
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Mathematics
Negotiation
Service Orientation
Management of Personnel Resources
Equipment Selection
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Science
Management of Material Resources
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Independence
Work Styles
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Independence
Self Control
Initiative
Persistence
Concern for Others
Stress Tolerance
Integrity
Achievement/Effort
Adaptability/Flexibility
Innovation
Analytical Thinking
Leadership
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Standing
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Consequence of Error
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Exposed to Contaminants
Level of Competition
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Physical Proximity
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Contact With Others
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Spend Time Walking and Running
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Freedom to Make Decisions
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Duration of Typical Work Week
Coordinate or Lead Others
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Sitting
Deal With External Customers
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to High Places
Public Speaking
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Work Schedules
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Radiation
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Telephone
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Electronic Mail
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Telephone
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Walking and Running
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Telephone
Public Speaking
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Exposed to High Places
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Electronic Mail
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.
Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.
Start machines to produce sample workpieces, and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications.
Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished.
Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations.
Confer with other workers about machine setups and operational specifications.
Repair, maintain, and replace parts on dies.
- Importance Supplemental-
Set 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.
Position and move metal wires or workpieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock to form die impressions.
Install, adjust, and remove dies, synchronizing cams, forging hammers, and stop guides, using overhead cranes or other hoisting devices, and hand tools.
Select, align, and bolt positioning fixtures, stops and specified dies to rams and anvils, forging rolls, or presses and hammers.
Trim and compress finished forgings to specified tolerances.
Sharpen cutting tools and drill bits, using bench grinders.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Confer with other workers about machine setups and operational specifications.
Start machines to produce sample workpieces, and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications.
Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.
Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.
Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations.
Repair, maintain, and replace parts on dies.
Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Trim and compress finished forgings to specified tolerances.
Select, align, and bolt positioning fixtures, stops and specified dies to rams and anvils, forging rolls, or presses and hammers.
Sharpen cutting tools and drill bits, using bench grinders.
Install, adjust, and remove dies, synchronizing cams, forging hammers, and stop guides, using overhead cranes or other hoisting devices, and hand tools.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Repair, maintain, and replace parts on dies.
Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished.
Confer with other workers about machine setups and operational specifications.
Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations.
Start machines to produce sample workpieces, and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Set 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.
Select, align, and bolt positioning fixtures, stops and specified dies to rams and anvils, forging rolls, or presses and hammers.
Sharpen cutting tools and drill bits, using bench grinders.
Position and move metal wires or workpieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock to form die impressions.
Trim and compress finished forgings to specified tolerances.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Start machines to produce sample workpieces, and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications.
Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.
Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations.
Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished.
Confer with other workers about machine setups and operational specifications.
Repair, maintain, and replace parts on dies.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Position and move metal wires or workpieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock to form die impressions.
Set 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.
Install, adjust, and remove dies, synchronizing cams, forging hammers, and stop guides, using overhead cranes or other hoisting devices, and hand tools.
Trim and compress finished forgings to specified tolerances.
Select, align, and bolt positioning fixtures, stops and specified dies to rams and anvils, forging rolls, or presses and hammers.
Sharpen cutting tools and drill bits, using bench grinders.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Confer with other workers about machine setups and operational specifications.
Start machines to produce sample workpieces, and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications.
Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished.
Repair, maintain, and replace parts on dies.
Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations.
Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.
Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Sharpen cutting tools and drill bits, using bench grinders.
Trim and compress finished forgings to specified tolerances.
Install, adjust, and remove dies, synchronizing cams, forging hammers, and stop guides, using overhead cranes or other hoisting devices, and hand tools.
Select, align, and bolt positioning fixtures, stops and specified dies to rams and anvils, forging rolls, or presses and hammers.
Position and move metal wires or workpieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock to form die impressions.
Set 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.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished.
Confer with other workers about machine setups and operational specifications.
Repair, maintain, and replace parts on dies.
Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations.
Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.
Start machines to produce sample workpieces, and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications.
Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Trim and compress finished forgings to specified tolerances.
Sharpen cutting tools and drill bits, using bench grinders.
Select, align, and bolt positioning fixtures, stops and specified dies to rams and anvils, forging rolls, or presses and hammers.
Set 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.
Install, adjust, and remove dies, synchronizing cams, forging hammers, and stop guides, using overhead cranes or other hoisting devices, and hand tools.
Position and move metal wires or workpieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock to form die impressions.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Repair, maintain, and replace parts on dies.
Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations.
Start machines to produce sample workpieces, and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications.
Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished.
Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.
Confer with other workers about machine setups and operational specifications.
Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Trim and compress finished forgings to specified tolerances.
Select, align, and bolt positioning fixtures, stops and specified dies to rams and anvils, forging rolls, or presses and hammers.
Install, adjust, and remove dies, synchronizing cams, forging hammers, and stop guides, using overhead cranes or other hoisting devices, and hand tools.
Set 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.
Position and move metal wires or workpieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock to form die impressions.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Start machines to produce sample workpieces, and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications.
Confer with other workers about machine setups and operational specifications.
Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations.
Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.
Repair, maintain, and replace parts on dies.
Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished.
Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Position and move metal wires or workpieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock to form die impressions.
Select, align, and bolt positioning fixtures, stops and specified dies to rams and anvils, forging rolls, or presses and hammers.
Install, adjust, and remove dies, synchronizing cams, forging hammers, and stop guides, using overhead cranes or other hoisting devices, and hand tools.
Sharpen cutting tools and drill bits, using bench grinders.
Set 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.
Trim and compress finished forgings to specified tolerances.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Repair, maintain, and replace parts on dies.
Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished.
Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.
Start machines to produce sample workpieces, and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications.
Confer with other workers about machine setups and operational specifications.
Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.
Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Position and move metal wires or workpieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock to form die impressions.
Sharpen cutting tools and drill bits, using bench grinders.
Install, adjust, and remove dies, synchronizing cams, forging hammers, and stop guides, using overhead cranes or other hoisting devices, and hand tools.
Select, align, and bolt positioning fixtures, stops and specified dies to rams and anvils, forging rolls, or presses and hammers.
Set 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.
Trim and compress finished forgings to specified tolerances.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses