Job Location Cleveland - Cleveland, OH 44103 Position Type Full Time Education Level HS Diploma or GED Salary Range $30.18 Travel Percentage None Job Shift Any Job Category Manufacturing
Sets up dies on the anvil and ram of a Steam Drop Hammer. Places hot metal on bottom dies, uses treadles to release clutches to permit a ram with top dies to strike metal. Treadle operated by foot, which controls the number of blows needed to shape metal and also control the amount of weight of blows to be struck. Maneuvers forging with tongs until desired size is attained; shape and contour of forging controlled by impression in dies. Keeps the dies in alignment and adjusts the machine for correct operation. Watches for worn or broken spots and/or other conditions in the forging of dies and/or hit trimmer which would produce imperfect forgings. Supervises operation of the forging furnace and directs the activity of the hammer helpers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 2 to 4 forge helpers in the forging of dies. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the procedures set for the by the Forge Supervisor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
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We believe a workforce with diverse backgrounds and skills helps us realize our full potential. While we may approach problems differently, we solve them together with a focus on our Core Values of Integrity – Responsiveness – Passion – Respect for everyone.
SIFCO has a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a generous match.
If you need assistance with the application process due to a disability, please email Applications@sifco.com.
Applicants must be U.S. Persons as identified by ITAR (Permanent Residents or U.S. Citizens).

SIFCO is a leading aerospace and energy forged & machined part solutions provider for Airframe, Landing Gear and Engine Components. SIFCO’s global foot print includes components on most major Military and Commercial programs. The materials forged include: Nickel, Super Alloys, Titanium, Aluminum, Alloy and Stainless Steels. Die forgings produced range from 1lb to 1,200lbs. In addition to NADCAP, the company is AS9100, ISO9001 approved and is certified by most major aerospace manufacturers.
Our Vision: SIFCO performs …. Customers succeed …. Together we grow!
Our mission is to be the preferred global solutions provider to the aerospace, energy and defense markets. We work to exceed our customers’ expectations by leveraging more than a century of experience and a relentless focus on continuous improvement.
Our core values of respect, responsiveness, integrity and passion describe how we work together to accomplish our mission.
Integrity: We do the right thing and we trust that our co-workers do also. We are open and honest with each other. We don’t have hidden agendas. We make decisions based on facts that we share with each other. We do what we say we’re going to do. We own our mistakes.
Respect: We don’t blame. We view mistakes as opportunities to learn. We look for ways to encourage one another. We share information openly and work together to solve problems based on the facts. We resolve our differences constructively. We value everyone’s contribution
Responsiveness: We understand our customers’ needs. We have a sense of urgency about doing what is important for our customers and our co-workers. We keep our commitments to customers and to one another. We proactively respond to our changing environment.
Passion: We strive for excellence in everything we do. We are passionate about the businesses we are in. We take pride in what we accomplish. We have the courage to take risks. We continually improve ourselves and our company.