Heavy Forger: A description for the heavy forger job
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Heavy Forger – Shapes heated metal stock into forgings on power hammer or press equipped with open dies, applying knowledge of forging techniques and physical properties of metal, following work order, diagrams, or specifications, and using measuring instruments and handtools: Aligns and bolts dies into ram and anvil of machine, using rule, square, gauges, and handtools. Observes color of metal in furnace to determine forging temperature and signals HEATER (forging) to pull metal from furnace. Directs LEVER TENDER (forging) to start machine and regulate action of hammer or press, and directs HEAVY-FORGER HELPER (forging) or MANIPULATOR OPERATOR (forging) to position and turn metal on anvil of machine. Verifies dimensions of forging, using rule and calipers. May also forge cold metal. May also be designated according to forging equipment as Hammersmith (forging), Press Smith (forging).
Job industry: forging
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