Manufacturing and Production / Metalworking and Forging

Drop Forging Hammer Operator

Operates a drop forging hammer to shape heated metal parts by striking them with a heavy, mechanically or manually controlled hammer. This role involves setting up the hammer, positioning the workpiece, and controlling the force and sequence of blows to achieve the desired shape and dimensions.

Average monthly gross

4,608 USD

4 validated salaries

Median

4,045 USD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

3,220 USD - 6,445 USD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Drop Forging Hammer Operator

ISCO

7221

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

4 records
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By seniority

Junior 1 validated salaries
4,520 USD 4,520 USD - 4,520 USD
Senior 1 validated salaries
3,070 USD 3,070 USD - 3,070 USD
Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
5,420 USD 3,570 USD - 7,270 USD

Yearly trend

4,608 USD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
United States 4,045 USD 2
Switzerland 7,270 USD 1
United Kingdom 3,070 USD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Google 4,520 USD 1
Mayo Clinic 3,570 USD 1
NHS Trust 3,070 USD 1
Novartis 7,270 USD 1

Top cities

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How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Drop Hammer Operator Forging Hammer Worker Drop Forging Machine Operator Hammer Forger

Skills

Hard skills

Metal Forging Techniques Drop Hammer Operation Workpiece Positioning Temperature Control Of Metals Die And Tool Setup Basic Metallurgy Knowledge

Soft skills

Attention To Detail Physical Stamina Safety Awareness Hand-Eye Coordination

Tools

Drop Forging Hammer Tongs And Handling Tools Furnace Or Heating Equipment Measuring Gauges Safety Equipment (Gloves, Goggles, Ear Protection)

Certifications

Forklift Certification (Optional) OSHA Safety Training Welding Certification (Optional)

Employment context

Industries

Metal Manufacturing Automotive Parts Manufacturing Aerospace Component Manufacturing Heavy Machinery Manufacturing Forging Industry

Company types

Manufacturing Plants Forge Shops Industrial Factories Metal Fabrication Companies

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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