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What is a forge helper and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a forge helper. For example, did you know that they make an average of $17.29 an hour? That's $35,973 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 56,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreForge HelperUS Average
Salary
2.8

Avg. Salary $35,973

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
4.9

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.81%

Asian 7.16%

Black or African American 11.00%

Hispanic or Latino 29.97%

Unknown 3.73%

White 47.33%

Gender

female 2.94%

male 97.06%

Age - 35
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 35
Stress level
4.9

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.6

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a forge helper

  1. Explore forge helper education requirements

    Most common forge helper degrees

    High School Diploma

    75.0 %

    Certificate

    16.7 %

    Associate

    8.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific forge helper skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Hand Tools60.34%
    OSHA25.04%
    Calipers14.61%
  3. Complete relevant forge helper training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New forge helpers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a forge helper based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real forge helper resumes.
  4. Research forge helper duties and responsibilities

    • Regulate the underground water systems pressure and consistency by performing HVAC relate maintenance with regular time monitoring.
    • Help forger with shaping product for Halliburton oil co.
  5. Apply for forge helper jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a forge helper job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average forge helper salary

The average forge helper salary in the United States is $35,973 per year or $17 per hour. Forge helper salaries range between $26,000 and $49,000 per year.

Average forge helper salary
$35,973 Yearly
$17.29 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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