Forging Machine Workers

in California

Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts. [More Details...]

Skills - Importance and Competence Level for this occupation (1-low, 100-high)

Skills	Importance	Competence Level
Equipment Selection	76	43
Installation	80	46
Operation and Control	92	54
Operation Monitoring	80	51
Product Inspection	80	49

Employment Projections

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Area	Estimated Year - Projected Year	Employment		Employment Change		Annual Avg Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
California	2018 - 2028	1,700	1,300	-400	-23.5	1,040

Wages

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Area	Time Period	Hourly Mean	Hourly by Percentile
			25th	Median	75th
California	2023	$27.29	$19.08	$25.24	$33.09

Education

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Workers must have a Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) to gain the necessary skills for this occupation.However, those with related work experience would have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Training Programs

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The following are the training programs available for the Occupation: Forging Machine Workers

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Job Openings from JobCentral National Labor Exchange

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