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Overview
Drop forging hammer workers operate forging hammers that shape heated ferrous and non-ferrous metal workpieces. The hammer strikes the workpiece against an open or closed die until the metal reaches the required form.
In job descriptions, look for drop forging hammers, dies, furnaces, metal forming, gauges, moving workpieces, product testing, production data, protective equipment, conveyor belts, troubleshooting and hazardous workshop teamwork.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Drop forging hammer workers operate in hot, noisy metal-forming workshops. They hold or position workpieces, tend the forging hammer, monitor moving metal, use furnaces, remove finished pieces and record production data for quality control.
Skills and specializations
The role needs practical knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metal processing, dies, gauges, product testing, troubleshooting, conveyor belts, equipment availability and teamwork in hazardous environments with strict protective gear.
Salary context
Salary context depends on material type, hammer size, furnace work, production pace, quality responsibility, shift pattern, hazardous conditions and whether the role includes setup, testing or coordination of other operators. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior forging operator roles, press or hammer setup, production supervision, metal forming quality control, furnace operation coordination or maintenance-focused work in forging shops.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies mention drop forging hammers, open or closed dies, furnaces, gauges, moving workpieces, conveyor belts, product testing, production records or hazardous teamwork. These details show the machine responsibility and safety demands.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4022.00
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Occupation group
Blacksmiths, hammersmiths and forging press workers (7221)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/93a8bd5f-c268-46f5-8461-1138a9a96189 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7221.2 |
| ISCO group | 7221 |
| Concept type | Occupation |