Is being a forging machine operator a good fit for you?
Sets up and runs machines that press and hammer metal or plastic into shape.
What the work involves
- Starts machines to make test pieces and watches for faults or wrong setups.
- Reads work orders and plans to find the sizes and steps for setting up.
- Measures and checks machined parts to make sure they match the specifications.
- Talks with other workers about how machines are set up and run.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a forging machine operator is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.