Forge Fabricator

About the Role

Responsible for the setup and operation of forge and trim presses while adhering to Tecomet's principles of continuous improvement, customer-driven innovation, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Installs specified dies on press die sets, positions, and clamps holding fixtures.
• Aligns metal parts between dies or positions them against fixtures on press.
• Moves controls to lower ram that forces dies together.
• Dimensionally lays out parts and monitors/records dimensions to ensure conformance to customer specifications.
• Identifies maintenance needs of equipment and reports to management.
• Communicates with Die department on recommendations for windage and stock adjustments.
• Mixes lubricants in the lubrication tank.
• Performs preventative maintenance checks on press and die sets.
• Monitors furnace temperatures according to the type of metal being forged.
• Completes quality documents such as Statistical Process Control charts, routers, and tags.
• Maintains housekeeping and safety standards in the work area.
• Reads and interprets safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Writes routine reports and correspondence.
• Speaks effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Performs basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and computes rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Applies common-sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Uses inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, CMM, height gages, and comparators.
• Performs additional duties as requested by management.

Requirements

• 2 years of press operating experience preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Working knowledge of press operations and forging equipment.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading and geometric tolerancing.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger/handle, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• May be required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.