Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.
- O*NET-SOC code
51-4022.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$49,030
Employment, U.S.8,930
Median hourly wage$23.57
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36,800 | $42,440 | $49,030 | $60,130 | $68,720 |
By state (32)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 70 | $46,970 | 0.58 |
| Arizona | 30 | $48,730 | 0.18 |
| Arkansas | 140 | $38,120 | 1.85 |
| California | 750 | $59,250 | 0.71 |
| Colorado | 140 | $57,970 | 0.86 |
| Connecticut | 110 | $45,120 | 1.10 |
| Florida | 80 | $40,480 | 0.15 |
| Georgia | 380 | $46,490 | 1.36 |
| Illinois | 230 | $49,750 | 0.65 |
| Indiana | 450 | $53,550 | 2.46 |
| Iowa | $47,010 | ||
| Kansas | 130 | $51,120 | 1.61 |
| Kentucky | $36,110 | ||
| Maryland | 30 | $49,920 | 0.22 |
| Massachusetts | 310 | $51,770 | 1.49 |
| Michigan | 620 | $61,620 | 2.46 |
| Mississippi | 70 | $39,550 | 0.99 |
| Missouri | 60 | $55,210 | 0.33 |
| Nebraska | 200 | $60,460 | 3.37 |
| Nevada | 40 | $45,040 | 0.49 |
| New Jersey | $35,630 | ||
| New York | 260 | $56,350 | 0.46 |
| Ohio | 500 | $56,870 | 1.58 |
| Oklahoma | $61,720 | ||
| Oregon | 30 | $69,210 | 0.31 |
| Pennsylvania | 550 | $50,280 | 1.57 |
| South Carolina | 80 | $49,610 | 0.59 |
| Tennessee | 1,140 | $43,810 | 6.08 |
| Texas | 720 | $37,390 | 0.89 |
| Virginia | 560 | $54,230 | 2.36 |
| West Virginia | $37,390 | ||
| Wisconsin | 80 | $60,310 | 0.47 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printing Press Operators | Repairing | 1.00 | 0.965 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Repairing | 0.88 | 0.958 |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders | Repairing | 0.76 | 0.952 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Repairing | 0.88 | 0.951 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | Repairing | 0.76 | 0.942 |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Repairing | 0.76 | 0.933 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, excluding software Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Computerized numerical control CNC software | 3 of 20 | 23.1x |
| SAP software | 12 of 20 | 2.0x |
| Operational databases | 3 of 20 | 11.5x |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | 6 of 20 | 1.6x |
| Adobe InDesign | 3 of 20 | 1.6x |
| Microsoft Word | 18 of 20 | 1.1x |
| Adobe Illustrator | 3 of 20 | 1.4x |
| Adobe Acrobat | 4 of 20 | 1.1x |
| Microsoft Excel | 19 of 20 | 1.0x |
| Microsoft Outlook | 14 of 20 | 1.0x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 3.38 | 3.25 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.38 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.38 | 2.50 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.50 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.88 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.88 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.75 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 4.03 | 3.81 |
| Mechanical | 3.65 | 4.06 |
| Mathematics | 2.65 | 2.63 |
| English Language | 2.33 | 1.88 |
| Education and Training | 2.16 | 2.07 |
| Administration and Management | 2.09 | 2.25 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.09 | 2.04 |
| Chemistry | 2.03 | not rated |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.02 | not rated |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.01 | not rated |
| Physics | 1.97 | not rated |
| Communications and Media | 1.91 | not rated |
| Psychology | 1.90 | not rated |
| Design | 1.77 | not rated |
| Administrative | 1.66 | not rated |
| Public Safety and Security | 1.55 | 0.77 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 1.54 | not rated |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.38 | not rated |
| Building and Construction | 1.28 | not rated |
| Sales and Marketing | 1.27 | not rated |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.21 | not rated |
| Foreign Language | 1.17 | not rated |
| Transportation | 1.15 | not rated |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.13 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.07 | not rated |
| Law and Government | 1.03 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.02 | not rated |
| Geography | 1.02 | not rated |
| Telecommunications | 1.02 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.01 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.01 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.01 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.00 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 3.75 | 3.12 |
| Control Precision | 3.12 | 3.62 |
| Visualization | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Written Comprehension | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Information Ordering | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Oral Expression | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Rate Control | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Reaction Time | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Selective Attention | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Category Flexibility | 2.75 | 3.00 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Speech Clarity | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Speech Recognition | 2.75 | 2.00 |
| Static Strength | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Written Expression | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Depth Perception | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Far Vision | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Extent Flexibility | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Response Orientation | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Time Sharing | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Number Facility | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Originality | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Stamina | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Memorization | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.88 | 1.38 |
| Sound Localization | 1.88 | 1.00 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 1.75 | 1.50 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.75 | 1.25 |
| Night Vision | 1.62 | 1.00 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.12 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Email software
- Inventory tracking software
- Machine control software
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, IN | 140 | 50.32 | $52,060 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 240 | 3.74 | $44,460 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 380 | 3.48 | $61,980 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 120 | 1.87 | $57,740 |
| Cleveland, OH | 100 | 1.71 | $59,670 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 510 | 1.42 | $59,320 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 230 | 1.22 | $36,730 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 190 | 1.16 | $63,880 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 180 | 0.76 | $44,900 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 100 | 0.40 | $49,700 |