Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
O*NET Code: 51-4022.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.
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💼 Also Known As
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⚡ Skills (6)
Operations Monitoring3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Listening3/100
Monitoring3/100
Operation and Control3/100
Time Management3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (3)
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Inventory tracking software
Inventory management software
0Machine control software
Industrial control software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic → Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (30% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (3)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Operations Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Operation and Control
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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