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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level forging in the United States is $17.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Forging vs Entry Level Machining?

AspectEntry Level ForgingEntry Level Machining
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical training often preferred
Work EnvironmentFactories, manufacturing plants, heavy machineryMachine shops, manufacturing facilities, workshops
Industry UsageMetal forging, automotive, aerospaceMetalworking, automotive, aerospace
Common Search/ComparisonEntry Level Forging vs Entry Level Machining

Entry Level Forging and Entry Level Machining are both entry-level manufacturing roles requiring similar educational backgrounds. Forging focuses on shaping metal through heat and pressure, often in heavy industrial settings, while machining involves operating machines to cut and shape metal parts. Both roles are essential in manufacturing industries like automotive and aerospace, with overlapping skills but different specific tasks.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Forging job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,327 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

Heater/Trimmer - (4day/40hr week) - Entry Level

Clifford Jacob Forging Company

Champaign, IL • On-site

$19.36 - $45/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

For nearly a century Clifford-Jacobs Forging has been a leader in their space providing quality services to the Mining, Gears, Aerospace, Energy, and Defense industries. We set the industry standard for quality, performance, craftsmanship, and customer service.


We’re currently looking to grow our team of Heater Trimmers, to drive the production of forged, heat-treated, and machined metal components.

Why Join Us?

In addition to being part of a dynamic team, our full-time employees enjoy an impressive benefits package, including:

  • Excellent Health Insurance
  • Dental, STD, Vision, Life/ADD
  • Vacation pay, Christmas leave pay, pension, and 401(k).
  • Four-day workweek: Monday-Thursday, 5 am to 3 pm [40 hours / week]


Requirements

  • Entry Level: Will Train


Salary:

  • Incentive Based Pay: Average approximately $30 - $45 per hour.


Responsibilities

  • Operate furnaces to heat steel and deliver steel to Hammerman.

  • Operate presses to trim and punch forgings.





Monday - Thursday, 5am - 3pm CST.