Forging Operator

About the role

NTA Precision Axle Manufacturing is seeking a first shift forging operator to join our team. This position involves working in a team of two to three to forge and trim parts for use in automobile hub bearing units.

Responsibilities

• Operates and adjusts forge press according to guidelines and in a safe manner.
• Adjusts die and tooling sets.
• Accurately completes quality and production control documents.
• Uses gauges to accurately measure and verify proper part dimensions.
• Communicates abnormalities on all production operations to Supervisor.
• Follows all PPE rules and company policies.
• P Practices 5S in work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or mechanically inclined.
• Knowledge of basic machine operation / controls.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to operate line equipment.
• Ability to recognize quality issues.
• Able to create, follow and document written plans.
• Proficient at basic shop mathematics.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical resistant gloves and bump caps for this position must be worn on the production floor. Other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required. Jobs on the production floor require a minimum 40-hour workweek. Overtime may be required. The pace of work is steady and fast. Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position requires sufficient vision to see details at close range, so the person can pass an inspection test of finished parts and components.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

The starting wage is $21.00 per hour. A second shift differential of $2.00 per hour and a third shift differential of $3.00 per hour may apply. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

Schedule

The position is available on a first shift schedule.