Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, task by task.

The 17 activities O*NET records for this job, each linked to what software can take on. The scored breakdown for this one is still generating.

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forger
dropper
expander
knuckler
upsetter
blacksmith
cage maker
die forger
die holder
die setter
forge hand
forgesmith
nut former
drop forger
and 72 more

The full activity list

All 17 detailed work activities O*NET records for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Mostly automatable 2

Mostly automatable activities for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Activity	Jobs
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications	50
Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements	23

Partly automatable 1

Partly automatable activities for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Activity	Jobs
Exchange information with colleagues	20

Barely automatable 14

Barely automatable activities for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Activity	Jobs
Maintain production or processing equipment	38
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment	37
Replace worn equipment components	32
Operate grinding equipment	31
Repair production equipment or tools	29
Trim excess material from workpieces	27
Select production equipment according to product specifications	24
Operate cutting equipment	19
Conduct test runs of production equipment	16
Operate metal or plastic forming equipment	16
Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures	14
Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment	11
Sharpen cutting or grinding tools	10
Maneuver workpieces in equipment during production	6