Job Description

The Forge Operator operates mechanical hot (Hub and CVJ) forge presses or cold (ironing and wringing) presses and (Bonderizing lines) to produce forged parts of steel. In addition to hot press operation, coordinates the running of shears to cut bar stock and induction heating units to heat billets before the forging press operations. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate presses or other forging machines to perform hot or cold forging by flattening, straightening, twisting, forming, drawing, upsetting, splitting, cutting, punching, piercing, bending, coining, or other operations to shape or form metal
• Position and adjust dies on anvil of forging machinery using overhead cranes or other devices and hand tools. Read standards
• Monitors equipment operation and corrects minor problems.
• May assist Set-Up Technician in die changeovers
• Maintain time and production records
• Assigned work area will be cleaned, and kept neat and orderly during every workday
• Will recognize and comply with all safety rules
• Will work overtime as requested by supervisor or scheduled
• Operate gas or oil fired furnaces to heat metal to proper temperature prior to forging
• Load and unload furnace with automatic conveyor
• Heated or cold metal pieces are automatically placed on die of press or other forging machinery

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND ABILITIES:

• 2-5 years of Forging experience
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Self-starter
• Ability to multitask
• Organizational skills
• Excellent verbal & written communications skills
• Good problem solving skills
• High School Diploma