Will “Heat Reader” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
93% Chance of Automation
“Heat Reader” will almost certainly be replaced by robots.
This job is ranked #587 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.
Care to share? Click for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or XING. 👍
Job Description
Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 51-4022.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 38,710.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 18.00
- Currently, there are 19,160 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”.
Also Known As…
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Set Up Technician
- Process Technician
- Machine Operator
- Header Set-Up Operator
- Hammer Operator
- Forger
- Forge Press Operator
- Forge Operator
- Cold Header Operator
- Blacksmith
- Upsetting Machine Operator
- Upsetter
- Upset Operator
- Swaging Machine Operator
- Swager Operator
- Swager
- Steel Shot Header Operator
- Steam Hammer Operator
- Spring Salvage Worker
- Spring Forger
- Spring Fitter
- Spike Maker
- Spike Machine Operator
- Set Up Mold Technician
- Roller Machine Operator
- Rivet Maker
- Restrike Hammer Operator
- Power Hammer Operator
- Plastic Shaper
- Plastic Process Technician
- Plastic Molding Operator
- Planishing Hammer Operator
- Nut Former
- Multi Operation Machine Operator
- Manufacturing Operator
- Manipulator Operator
- Lever Tender
- Lever Operator
- Knuckler
- Keel Press Operator
- Insert Molding Operator
- Injection Molding Operator
- Hydraulic Operator
- Heavy Forging Machine Operator
- Heavy Forger
- Heat Set Operator
- Header Setup Operator
- Header Operator
- Header Machine Operator
- Hammersmith
- Hammer Runner
- Hammer Driver
- Gang Punch Operator
- Forging Roll Operator
- Forging Press Operator
- Forging Operator
- Forging Machine Operator
- Forging Machine Hand
- Forgesmith
- Forge Tender
- Forge Hand
- Fastener Technologist
- Expander Machine Operator
- Expander
- Dropper
- Drophammer Operator
- Drop Hammer Set Up Operator
- Drop Forger
- Drop Forge Operator
- Drop Forge Hand
- Drop Count Associate
- Die Setter
- Die Machine Operator
- Die Holder
- Die Forger
- Cold Header
- Charging Manipulator
- Cage Maker
- Bulldozer Press Operator
- Bulldozer Operator
- Buckshot Swage Operator
- Bolt Machine Operator
- Board Hammer Operator
- Automatic Casting-Forging Machine Operator
- Anvil Seating Press Operator
- Air Table Operator
Tasks for “Heat Reader”
- Position and move metal wires or workpieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock to form die impressions.
- Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations.
- Repair, maintain, and replace parts on dies.
- Start machines to produce sample workpieces, and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications.
- Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.
- Install, adjust, and remove dies, synchronizing cams, forging hammers, and stop guides, using overhead cranes or other hoisting devices, and hand tools.
- Select, align, and bolt positioning fixtures, stops and specified dies to rams and anvils, forging rolls, or presses and hammers.
- Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished.
- Trim and compress finished forgings to specified tolerances.
- Confer with other workers about machine setups and operational specifications.
- Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.
- Sharpen cutting tools and drill bits, using bench grinders.
- Set up, operate, or tend presses and forging machines to perform hot or cold forging by flattening, straightening, bending, cutting, piercing, or other operations to taper, shape, or form metal.
Related Technology & Tools
- Straight tinners snips
- Hydraulic roll forging machines
- Band cutters
- Safety goggles
- Portable anvils
- Hydraulic drop forging hammers
- Power nibblers
- Protective shoes
- Digital micrometers
- Hand mallets
- Power riveters
- Sheet metal press brakes
- Variable speed routers
- Forging tongs
- Mechanical forging presses
- Flanging machines
- Gas furnaces
- Hammer forging machinery
- Hoisting devices
- Pneumatic power drills
- Automatic conveyors
- Automatic roll forging machines
- Sheet metal rolls
- Magnifying glasses
- Radial gauges
- Safety gloves
- Vernier calipers
- Shears
- Layout squares
- Blanking presses
- Bench grinders
- Power sanders
- Oil furnaces
- Forging dies
- Protective ear plugs
- Planishing hammers
- Bevel protractors
- Face shields
- Metal band sawing machines
- Beam type torque wrenches
- Sheet metal shearing machines
- Hydraulic trim presses
- Drill presses
- Slotted screwdrivers
- Metal cutting routers
- Hydraulic forging presses
- Turret punches
- Precision rulers
- Punch presses
- Disc grinders
- Stationary drill presses
- Tapered feeler gauges
- Electric overhead traveling EOT cranes
- Data entry software
- Machine control software
- Inventory tracking software
- Email software