Forge Shop Workers

Aspiring forge shop workers can obtain experience in the field by participating in postsecondary training or an apprenticeship.

Workers employed in forge shops need to have strong mechanical aptitudes, good mathematical and reading skills, and the ability to pay attention to fine details. Forge shop workers today must operate complex machinery and sophisticated quality control systems. They also must be able to read blueprints, understand quality standards, and pay attention to detail and accuracy. Workers need to be in good physical condition and be able to lift objects of up to 50 pounds.