Forging Operator

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates forge press to produce a variety of forgings to customer specifications and requirements. (Dies are brought in and placed in press by forklift truck).
• Follows prescribed procedures as to number of blows in each impression and in proper sequence.
• Loads billets into hopper for electric furnace. Responsible for proper furnace temperatures. Regulates and adjusts temperature as needed.
• Sets up and operates various presses (perform and trim press) to process hot forgings.
• Performs visual inspection on hot forgings to ensure compliance to customer specifications.
• Performs minor maintenance on equipment such as oiling, greasing, and lubricating.
• Operates forklift truck to service forge press with materials, forgings, and extra equipment as needed. Removes scrap, waste, debris, etc. and moves it to proper containers and areas of plant.
• Act as backup shear operator when needed.
• Keeps equipment and work area in clean and orderly condition at all times

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Able to use hand tools
• Prior Manufacturing experience preferred