How do they match: Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

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

  • Manufacturing Operator
  • Plastic Process Technician
  • Process Technician
  • Set Up Technician
  • Set Up Mold Technician

  • Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.
  • Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished.
  • Start machines to produce sample workpieces, and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications.

  • Conduct test runs of production equipment.
  • Maintain production or processing equipment.
  • Maneuver workpieces in equipment during production.
  • Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Repair production equipment or tools.
  • Select production equipment according to product specifications.