Career Outlook for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
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The overall job outlook for Metal or Plastic Forging Machine Setter/Operator careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 41.65 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 6.94 percent per year. Demand for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders is expected to go up, with an expected 490 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 0.28 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in the following states
Michigan | 3,750 |
California | 2,000 |
Pennsylvania | 1,930 |
Texas | 1,500 |
Ohio | 1,470 |
Illinois | 1,330 |
North Carolina | 1,040 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Utah | 40 |
South Dakota | 60 |
New Jersey | 70 |
Arizona | 80 |
West Virginia | 90 |
Oregon | 100 |
Mississippi | 110 |