As a Swaging Machine Operator, you will need to master following:

• swaging machine types
• swaging processes
• tend swaging machine

More generally, a swaging machine operator is also versed in:

• ensure equipment availability
• forging processes
• hold metal work piece in machine
• monitor automated machines
• monitor moving workpiece in a machine
• perform test run
• quality and cycle time optimisation
• quality standards
• remove inadequate workpieces
• remove processed workpiece
• supply machine
• troubleshoot
• types of metal

It also helps to know the following:

• ferrous metal processing
• manufacturing of cutlery
• manufacturing of door furniture from metal
• manufacturing of doors from metal
• manufacturing of light metal packaging
• manufacturing of metal assembly products
• manufacturing of metal household articles
• manufacturing of metal structures
• manufacturing of small metal parts
• manufacturing of tools
• manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
• non-ferrous metal processing
• precious metal processing
• advise on machinery malfunctions
• apply precision metalworking techniques
• characteristics of precious metals
• cold forging
• consult technical resources
• dies
• ensure correct metal temperature
• hot forging
• inspect quality of products
• keep records of work progress
• mark processed workpiece
• metal forming technologies
• operate precision measuring equipment
• perform machine maintenance
• record production data for quality control
• replace die
• set up the controller of a machine
• wear appropriate protective gear