Forge Press Operator I - B Shift

The Forge Press Operator I supports production by assisting in setting up, adjusting, and troubleshooting presses along with heating, sawing, and trimming equipment to forge a variety of parts. This position is responsible for coordinating and cooperating with other operators as necessary in order to maintain a safe and productive environment. 

Your Shift:

B Shift, Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-1:00am CST

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: 

• Follow and promote all safety policies and proactively identify potential safety issues, and practice 6S standards to maintain a safe and clean working environment for all employees. 
• Identify and assist in leading corrective action for potential safety risks on the floor. 
• Assist in set-up, adjustment, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on all production equipment in the forging department. 
• Support 1st piece inspection prior to release for production. 
• Identify and report potential risks (safety or production) to ensure proper operation and minimal interruptions to scheduling. 
• Maintaining the order and cleanliness of equipment, storage areas and the Forge Shop as a whole. 
• Maintain temperature of dies prior to and during all operational periods. Preheat dies as prescribed. 
• Use induction heating unit to obtain heated pieces for forging. May be manual load or automated feed.
• Check induction heating unit during operation sequence for proper heat and operation. 
• Close attentiveness to details concerning material conditions, lubrication of dies and personal safety must be maintained during short forging cycle. 
• Frequently check forged parts for form, finish, dimensional accuracy and forging defects.
• Check that all cutting fluids, coolants and lubricants are at the proper level at the start of every shift. 
• Disposition all unused raw materials at the end of each shift and make sure they are stored in the appropriate place. 
• Other duties and projects as determined by production and business needs. 

The TOOLS you'll bring with you: 

• Experience in forging operations preferred (Presses, Hammers, or up-setters). 
• Established ability to identify and communicate issues and offer proposed solutions. 
• Excellent attention to detail is . 
• Ability to manage interruptions in a professional and respectful manner is essential. 
• Above basic math skills and reasoning ability. 

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:  

• Fork truck certification and overhead crane preferred. 

We provide these great perks and benefits:  

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans 
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan 
• Education assistance 
• On-site food and coffee service 
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.