Forging Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor forging equipment, including ring mills, hydraulic presses, and expanders.
Load and unload furnaces and perform heat treat operations in accordance with process specifications.
Follow work instructions, routers, and process control requirements to ensure consistent production.
Program, adjust, and troubleshoot equipment to maintain optimal performance.
Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges)
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
Ensure compliance with AS9100 and internal quality systems.
Monitor critical process variables such as temperature, cycle time, and material handling.
Accurately record production, inspection results, and non-conformances.
Maintain production efficiency while minimizing scrap and rework.
Conduct basic equipment checks and support preventive maintenance activities.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with 5S standards.
Safely operate material handling equipment such as cranes, manipulators, and forklifts.
Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
  
• Prior experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
  
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
  
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  
• Basic computer skills for data entry and equipment interfaces
  
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and reliable attendance
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in forging operations (ring rolling, open-die, or closed-die forging)
  
• Familiarity with heat treating processes (quenching, tempering, annealing)
  
• Experience working within AS9100 or other regulated quality systems
  
• Experience with CNC or PLC-controlled equipment
  
• Overhead crane and/or forklift certification
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position is based in a heavy manufacturing environment and requires:
Ability to lift and handle materials up to 50 lbs. or more
Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and repetitive motion
Comfort working in high-temperature, high-noise environments
Working safely around heavy machinery and moving equipment
Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Shift work, overtime, and weekend hours required.