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Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.

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Latest2026
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand2026
Forge operatorTahatลซ Career Ideas T00870
GroupAll
Median79,000 NZD
AverageN/A
Middle 50%65,000 NZD - 98,000 NZD
Decile range50,000 NZD - 126,000 NZD
Bottom decile50,000 NZD
Top decile126,000 NZD

Sources

  • Tahatลซ Career Navigator remuneration estimates accessed 2026-06-122026 - Tahatลซ Career Ideas

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