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Overview
Swaging machine operators set up and run rotary swaging machines that shape round ferrous or non-ferrous metal workpieces by compressing them through dies.
In job descriptions, look for swaging machines, forging processes, dies, metal temperature, workpiece handling, test runs, precision measurement, quality checks and machine troubleshooting.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Swaging machine operators work with rotary machines that reduce or form round metal workpieces through dies. The job involves setup, feeding the machine, holding or monitoring the workpiece and removing parts that do not meet the required form.
Skills and specializations
Important skills include understanding swaging and forging processes, die replacement, metal temperature, precision measuring, troubleshooting and production quality records. Small changes in setup can affect diameter and finish.
Salary context
Salary context depends on machine type, material value, hot or cold forging, precision requirements, shift pattern, die changes, maintenance tasks and quality-control responsibility. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward machine setting, precision metalworking, forging production, quality inspection, maintenance, CNC-controlled equipment or production team leadership.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies mention swaging, rotary forming, dies, ferrous or non-ferrous metals, temperature control, precision measurement, test runs or troubleshooting. These details separate the role from general machine operation.
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
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O*NET relationships: 3
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4023.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETForging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4022.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4081.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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Occupation group
Metal working machine tool setters and operators (7223)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d792974a-077b-44a7-9421-b3ab7fdc7c40 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7223.23 |
| ISCO group | 7223 |
| Concept type | Occupation |