Machine Operator

About the role

Employees in this job are responsible for the forming of steel bar into raw forgings using a press forge and trim setter. The job is done by rotating through 3 "stations" for an entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Maneuvers work piece using 3' long tongs at waist level into the die to form it to shape. (65%) Forging (20 minutes per hour)
  • Using tongs, pick up hot steel and place into first position.
  • Activate foot control to cycle press (machine).
  • Using tongs, pick up hot piece and place into second position.
  • Activate foot control to cycle press.
  • Using tongs, pick up hot piece and place into third position.
  • Activate foot control to cycle press.
  • Using tongs, pick up hot piece and place on conveyor belt.
• Trimming (20 minutes per hour)
  • Using tongs, pick up hot piece and place in trim bed (machine)
  • Activate foot control to cycle trim press.
  • Pick up scrap and discard into bin.
• Material handling and cleanup (25%)
  • Set-up material (10 minutes per hour): Lift bars of steel from knee level to shoulder level and place on bar feeder.
  • Cleanup (10 minutes per hour): Use broom or shovel to lift metal scale from floor into waste bin.
• Assembles, installs, and aligns dies in press according to specifications. (10%)

Requirements

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to get along with co-workers.
• Must be able to effectively present information in one on one in small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense, understanding, carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to solve on the job problems.
• Must wear all required PPE and follow safety and work rules.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Prescription insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Pension
• 10 paid holidays
• Vacation
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Pay

Salary: From $16.87 per hour (Full-time)

Schedule

8 hour shift, Monday to Friday, with overtime.