[Core] [48% incumbents] Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.
  DWAs: Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

[Core] [48% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Operate metal or plastic forming equipment. | Operate cutting equipment.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations.
  DWAs: Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Install, adjust, and remove dies, synchronizing cams, forging hammers, and stop guides, using overhead cranes or other hoisting devices, and hand tools.
  DWAs: Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. | Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Start machines to produce sample workpieces, and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications.
  DWAs: Conduct test runs of production equipment. | Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Confer with other workers about machine setups and operational specifications.
  DWAs: Exchange information with colleagues.

[Core] [48% incumbents] Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished.
  DWAs: Remove accessories, tools, or other parts from equipment.

[Supplemental] [48% incumbents] Select, align, and bolt positioning fixtures, stops, and specified dies to rams and anvils, forging rolls, or presses and hammers.
  DWAs: Select production equipment according to product specifications. | Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. | Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.

[Supplemental] [48% incumbents] Sharpen cutting tools and drill bits, using bench grinders.
  DWAs: Operate grinding equipment. | Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.
  DWAs: Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Position and move metal wires or workpieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock to form die impressions.
  DWAs: Maneuver workpieces in equipment during production.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Trim and compress finished forgings to specified tolerances.
  DWAs: Trim excess material from workpieces.

[Core] [47% incumbents] Repair, maintain, and replace parts on dies.
  DWAs: Replace worn equipment components. | Repair production equipment or tools. | Maintain production or processing equipment.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Production and Processing (imp:4.16 lvl:4.41) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mathematics (imp:3.64 lvl:3.66) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Education and Training (imp:3.58 lvl:3.59) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Mechanical (imp:3.48 lvl:4.32) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.24 lvl:3.42) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Design (imp:3.03 lvl:3.13) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  English Language (imp:2.91 lvl:2.72) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.90 lvl:3.01) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administration and Management (imp:2.88 lvl:3.58) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.79 lvl:2.81) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administrative (imp:2.71 lvl:2.63) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Transportation (imp:2.65 lvl:2.38) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Chemistry (imp:2.51 lvl:2.28) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.49 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Physics (imp:2.45 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.39 lvl:1.68) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Building and Construction (imp:2.16 lvl:2.21) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.07 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Communications and Media (imp:2.05 lvl:1.91) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Law and Government (imp:1.94 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Psychology (imp:1.90 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.77) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Food Production (imp:1.73) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.60 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Telecommunications (imp:1.56) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Foreign Language (imp:1.51) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.47) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  History and Archeology (imp:1.44) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Biology (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Geography (imp:1.27) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.27) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 

--- ABILITIES ---
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Reaction Time (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Rate Control (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Written Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Static Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Far Vision (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Time Sharing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Response Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:2.25 lvl:2.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.22 lvl:4.45) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Getting Information (imp:4.20 lvl:2.78) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.08 lvl:5.63) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.07 lvl:3.58) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.04 lvl:3.46) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.88 lvl:4.31) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.83 lvl:3.73) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.81 lvl:3.32) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.76 lvl:3.23) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.73 lvl:3.42) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.41 lvl:3.19) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.39 lvl:2.89) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.35 lvl:2.73) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.35 lvl:3.19) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.34 lvl:3.46) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.33 lvl:2.79) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.26 lvl:3.04) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.25 lvl:2.39) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.17 lvl:3.55) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Processing Information (imp:3.16 lvl:2.50) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Working with Computers (imp:3.16 lvl:2.20) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.99 lvl:2.48) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.86 lvl:2.21) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.84 lvl:2.37) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.77 lvl:2.25) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.74 lvl:2.01) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.67 lvl:2.35) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.65 lvl:2.42) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.65 lvl:1.82) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.64 lvl:2.08) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.63 lvl:1.98) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.54 lvl:1.91) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.48 lvl:2.12) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.48 lvl:1.65) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.38 lvl:1.57) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.11 lvl:1.25) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.84 lvl:1.38) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.58 lvl:0.62) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:1.53 lvl:0.95) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.35) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.18) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.34) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.24) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.14) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:1.03) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:0.84) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Integrity (imp:0.78) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.56) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Cooperation (imp:0.39) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.36) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.31) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Initiative (imp:0.23) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:0.05) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Humility (imp:-0.08) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism (imp:-0.13) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:-0.18) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation (imp:-0.24) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.25) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.36) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.55) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Repairing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Persuasion (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 8,930
  annual_median    : $49,030
  annual_pct10     : $36,800
  annual_pct25     : $42,440
  annual_pct75     : $60,130
  annual_pct90     : $68,720
  annual_mean      : $51,680
  hourly_median    : $23.57

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Oregon ($69,210)
  lowest_state     : New Jersey ($35,630)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.942x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (32 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:    8,080  median: $  49,130
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      320  median: $  69,310

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (2 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:    8,080  median: $  49,130
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      320  median: $  69,310

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: 1947 Birthday Honours (similarity: 0.0920)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1947_Birthday_Honours
  QID: Q19875523
  Extract: 

The 1947 King's Birthday Honours were appointments by many of the Dominions of King George VI to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries. The appointments were made "on the occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty's Birthday." They were announ

  Title: Blacksmith (similarity: 0.0789)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksmith
  QID: Q1639825
  Extract: A blacksmith is a metalsmith who creates objects primarily from wrought iron or steel, but sometimes from other metals, by forging the metal, using tools to hammer, bend, and cut. Blacksmiths produce objects such as gates, grilles, railings, light fixtures, furniture, sculpture, tools, agricultural 

  Title: The Blacksmith (similarity: 0.1000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blacksmith
  QID: Q3281810
  Extract: The Blacksmith is a 1922 American short comedy film co-written, co-directed by Malcolm St. Clair and Buster Keaton and starring Keaton.

  Title: Blacksmith (disambiguation) (similarity: 0.1935)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksmith_(disambiguation)
  QID: Q1163408
  Extract: A blacksmith is an artisan specializing in the hand-wrought manufacture of ferrous (iron) metal objects.

  Title: Blacksmith (song) (similarity: 0.0723)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksmith_(song)
  QID: Q4923359
  Extract: "Blacksmith", also known as "A Blacksmith Courted Me", is a traditional English folk song listed as number 816 in the Roud Folk Song Index.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on detailed O*NET task descriptions, comprehensive wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025, and clear industry employment patterns. The occupation has well-defined skill requirements and established career pathways within manufacturing.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T01:19:01.336225+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,794
tokens_output        : 4,515
cost_usd             : $0.048535
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No direct Wikipedia match found for this specific occupation, though related entries exist for blacksmithing and metal forming processes. The closest semantic match was 'Blacksmith' which represents traditional metalworking that shares some similarities with modern forging operations.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders are skilled production workers who set up, operate, and maintain forging machines to shape metal and plastic parts through hot or cold forging processes. They work primarily in manufacturing environments, controlling complex machinery that applies high pressure to transform raw materials into finished components. These workers ensure quality standards by measuring parts, adjusting machine settings, and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers begin by reading work orders and blueprints to understand specifications and tolerances for the parts to be produced. They select and install appropriate dies, synchronizing cams, and positioning fixtures onto forging machines using overhead cranes and hand tools. Throughout production runs, they monitor machine operations, adjusting pressures and ram stroke depths using control handles and knobs. They conduct regular inspections of machined parts using measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications. When production runs are complete, they remove dies and prepare machines for the next job, often conferring with supervisors and colleagues about setup requirements and operational specifications.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful forging machine operators possess strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail, as evidenced by the critical importance of dependability and cautiousness in this role. They excel at visual monitoring and problem-solving, with the near vision ability and control precision needed to detect machine malfunctions and maintain quality standards. The realistic and conventional RIASEC profile (R:6.74, C:4.39) indicates individuals who prefer hands-on, systematic work with tangible outcomes. Physical stamina and arm-hand steadiness are essential for handling heavy materials and operating precise controls. Workers must be comfortable with routine, methodical processes while remaining alert to potential safety hazards in a manufacturing environment.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, with 82.3% of workers holding this level of education according to O*NET data. Entry-level workers typically receive on-the-job training to learn machine operation, safety protocols, and quality control procedures. Some employers prefer candidates with basic mechanical knowledge or vocational training in manufacturing processes. The Job Zone 2 classification indicates that some preparation is needed but extensive education is not required for entry.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced forging machine operators can advance to lead operator or supervisor roles, overseeing multiple machines and training new workers. With additional training, some workers transition to tool and die making or other skilled machinist positions that require more technical expertise. Others may specialize in specific types of forging operations or move into quality control inspection roles. Career advancement often involves developing expertise with more complex machinery and taking on troubleshooting and maintenance responsibilities.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 8,930 workers nationwide with a median annual wage of $49,030 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $36,800 at the 10th percentile to $68,720 at the 90th percentile. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Oregon offering the highest median wages at $69,210 compared to New Jersey's lowest at $35,630, representing a 1.94x ratio. Manufacturing accounts for 90% of employment (8,080 workers), with government sectors employing an additional 320 workers. The concentration in manufacturing indicates vulnerability to economic cycles and automation trends affecting industrial production.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Forging operations face moderate automation risk as the work involves controlling machines and processes that could be further automated with advanced robotics and computer control systems. However, the need for quality inspection, die setup, and troubleshooting activities requiring human judgment provides some protection against full automation. The high importance of handling and moving objects and the physical nature of die installation may limit near-term automation capabilities.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve setting up and operating metal forming equipment with similar machine control and quality inspection requirements.
    data: Controlling Machines and Processes importance 4.2
    data: Handling and Moving Objects importance 4.1
    data: Primary-Short relationship declared
  [skill_overlap] Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4081.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared machine operation skills including Operations Monitoring and Operation and Control with similar skill levels.
    data: Operations Monitoring transferable skill 3.2
    data: Operation and Control transferable skill 3.1
    data: Production and Processing knowledge 4.2
  [career_pathway] Tool and Die Makers (51-4111.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural career progression pathway as both roles work with dies and require mechanical knowledge, with tool and die making representing advanced skill development.
    data: Mechanical knowledge importance 3.5
    data: Design knowledge importance 3.0
    data: Primary-Short relationship declared
  [riasec_cluster] Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4034.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles share realistic-conventional RIASEC profile emphasizing hands-on mechanical work with systematic processes.
    data: Realistic RIASEC code 6.74
    data: Conventional RIASEC code 4.39
    data: Job Zone 2 classification
  [knowledge_overlap] Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4023.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared Production and Processing knowledge base and Engineering and Technology requirements for metal forming operations.
    data: Production and Processing knowledge 4.2 importance
    data: Engineering and Technology knowledge 3.2
    data: Primary-Long relationship declared

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['forging machine', 'forge operator', 'die setter', 'metal forming', 'press operator', 'hammer operator', 'anvil operator', 'forging press']
  exclude_keywords : ['machinist', 'welder', 'foundry', 'casting', 'molding']
  title_patterns   : ['*forging*machine*', '*forge*operator*', '*die*setter*', '*press*operator*', '*hammer*operator*']
  common_variations: ['Forging Machine Operator', 'Die Forge Operator', 'Press Machine Setter', 'Forge Press Operator', 'Metal Forging Tender', 'Blacksmith Helper', 'Forge Hammer Operator', 'Die Setting Operator']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'equipment', 'others', 'production', 'control', 'tools', 'principles', 'objects', 'machines', 'operations', 'forging', 'machine', 'materials', 'includes', 'hand', 'quality', 'ideas', 'specifications', 'operate', 'techniques']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01550  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  41  0.01513  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  dwas:41%  inference:2%
others                     39  0.01439  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
production                 20  0.00738  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  dwas:35%  inference:20%
control                    17  0.00627  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  inference:29%
tools                      16  0.00590  dwas                 dwas:38%  onet_dimensions:31%  onet_tasks:12%
principles                 16  0.00590  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    16  0.00590  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:19%  inference:6%
machines                   15  0.00553  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:20%
operations                 15  0.00553  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  onet_tasks:27%  inference:27%
forging                    14  0.00517  inference            inference:64%  onet_tasks:29%  wikipedia:7%
machine                    14  0.00517  inference            inference:50%  onet_tasks:36%  onet_dimensions:14%
materials                  12  0.00443  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  inference:17%
includes                   12  0.00443  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
hand                       11  0.00406  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:18%  onet_tasks:9%
quality                    11  0.00406  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:45%
ideas                      11  0.00406  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
specifications             10  0.00369  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:30%  inference:30%  onet_dimensions:20%
operate                    10  0.00369  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_dimensions:30%  onet_tasks:10%
techniques                 10  0.00369  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                  10  0.00369  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
activities                 10  0.00369  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00369  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
metal                       9  0.00332  dwas                 dwas:33%  onet_tasks:22%  wikipedia:22%
monitoring                  9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
problems                    9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needed                      9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
quickly                     9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
blacksmith                  9  0.00332  wikipedia            wikipedia:89%  inference:11%
understand                  8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
rules                       8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
moving                      8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
physical                    8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%