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

People in this career often know a lot about:

• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

People in this career often have talent in:

• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

People in this career often do these activities:

• Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
• Maneuver workpieces in equipment during production.
• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
• Operate cutting equipment.

• Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
• Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.
• Conduct test runs of production equipment.
• Exchange information with colleagues.
• Trim excess material from workpieces.
• Maintain production or processing equipment.
• Replace worn equipment components.
• Repair production equipment or tools.
• Select production equipment according to product specifications.
• Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.
• Operate grinding equipment.
• Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.

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