Forge operator, Kaiwhakamahi mīhini pēhi-tārai
Also known as
- Blacksmith, farrier, spring maker, spring and wire maker, plastics worker, forging press operator, hammer operator
Forge operators use forging and plastic-forming machines to shape or form metal or plastic parts and products.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$64K to $95K
Most common
$122K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Forge operators
- usually work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in workshops and may travel locally
- may work in hot, noisy and dirty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be methodical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements
- manoeuvre 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
You usually learn on the job to become a forge operator and experience and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in machinery operating
- a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering (Level 4)
- to do an apprenticeship and get a Certificate in Farriery Practice (CFP)
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specfic NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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