Hot Forging Metal Worker
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Artisan who heats metal materials to high temperatures and forges and shapes them using hammers or dies.
Description
Hot Forging Metal Workers are specialists who heat metals to high temperatures in forges or factory furnaces (such as boilers or gas furnaces) and forge and shape them into prescribed forms using hammers, presses, and dies. Manufactured products range widely from tool parts and automotive parts to building components, requiring advanced techniques and senses for managing heating temperatures, strike timing, and die adjustments. Safety management and work environment maintenance are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
Due to advances in automation in manufacturing, demand in mass-production fields is expected to remain limited, but demand for skilled technicians is anticipated to continue in traditional crafts, custom parts, and repair fields.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Blacksmith → Skilled Hot Forging Metal Worker → Meister → Instructor/Trainer
Required Skills
Die Handling / Hammer Operation / Heating Furnace Operation / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD Knowledge / Heat Treatment Technology / Metal Material Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To accurately finish the shape and dimensions of the metal. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength, such as using heavy hammers or mallets. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few complex numerical calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Skills Certification: Forging Operations
Aliases
- Blacksmith
- Metal Forging Worker
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