Tasks

Check products for correct shapes, dimensions and other specifications
Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
Cut, bend, roll, ream, punch, drill, weld or otherwise shape and form metal stock into parts or products
Investigate problems to fix or make minor repair
Lay out, set up and operate one or more light or heavy metalworking machines
Operate presses or other forging machines to perform hot or cold forging to shape or form metal
Position heated or cooled metal pieces on die of press or other forging machinery
Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions

Metal forming or shaping operations experience