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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.

A man uses a chisel to forge some metal in a workshop. He wears a brown apron, brown glove and safety glasses. There is a lit fireplace behind him.

Your pay could be

$48K

Lower

$57K to $99K

Most common

$139K

Upper

How does this pay compare?

Pay is before tax

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Pay

$66K to $102K annually

You'll need

0 to 4 years of training
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