As an Upsetting Machine Operator, you will need to master following:

• tend upsetting machine
• types of upsetting machines
• upsetting machine parts

More generally, an upsetting machine operator is also versed in:

• ensure correct metal temperature
• ensure equipment availability
• forging processes
• hold metal work piece in machine
• monitor moving workpiece in a machine
• perform test run
• quality standards
• remove inadequate workpieces
• remove processed workpiece
• supply machine
• troubleshoot
• types of metal
• wear appropriate protective gear

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 small metal parts
• manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
• types of metal manufacturing processes
• advise on machinery malfunctions
• cold forging
• consult technical resources
• dies
• hot forging
• inspect quality of products
• metal forming technologies
• monitor automated machines
• monitor conveyor belt
• monitor gauge
• operate forging tongs
• operate lifting equipment
• perform machine maintenance
• record production data for quality control
• remove scale from metal workpiece
• replace die
• set up automotive robot
• set up the controller of a machine
• types of forging press