10 of the Most Popular Types of Forging Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Forging Jobs

• Forge Operator

  Salary range: $35,000 - $45,000

  Forge Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Forge Operator jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $45,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Forge Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Forging Press Operator

  Salary range: $33,000 - $43,000

  Forging Press Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Forging Press Operator jobs pay between $33,000 (25th percentile) and $43,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Forging Press Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Hot Header Operator

  Salary range: $44,500 - $64,500

  Hot Header Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Hot Header Operator jobs pay between $44,500 (25th percentile) and $64,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Hot Header Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Steel Forging

  Salary range: $32,000 - $70,500

  Steel Forging is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Steel Forging jobs pay between $32,000 (25th percentile) and $70,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Steel Forging job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Fertilizer Plant Operator

  Salary range: $34,000 - $52,500

  Fertilizer Plant Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Fertilizer Plant Operator jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $52,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Fertilizer Plant Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Ami Operator

  Salary range: $30,000 - $39,500

  Ami Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Ami Operator jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $39,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Ami Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• 3Rd Shift Ellwood Forge

  Salary range: $60,000 - $60,000

  3Rd Shift Ellwood Forge is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for 3Rd Shift Ellwood Forge jobs pay between $60,000 (25th percentile) and $60,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for 3Rd Shift Ellwood Forge job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Wet Milling

  Salary range: $53,500 - $63,000

  Wet Milling is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Wet Milling jobs pay between $53,500 (25th percentile) and $63,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Wet Milling job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Baler Operator

  Salary range: $30,000 - $37,500

  A baler operator controls and maintains an automatic machine that bales rubber pellets. As a baler operator, your primary duties are to calibrate the machine, observe the meters on the machine during operation, and take the wet bales out of the machine. Qualifications needed for a career as a baler operator include a high school diploma or GED certificate, job experience operating heavy machinery or postsecondary training to prepare you for mechanical operations, mechanical skills, a keen eye for detail, and knowledge of all safety practices.

• Thermoforming Packer

  Salary range: $30,000 - $36,000

  Thermoforming Packer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Thermoforming Packer jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $36,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Thermoforming Packer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.