Auxiliary Forge Crew

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Auxiliary Crew role supports forging operations by completing service tasks that help maintain safe and efficient production. The employee verifies press die assemblies, assists press operators with die setup and teardown, checks alignment, monitors lubrication equipment, centers material in presses, and performs other production-support tasks. The role also involves reading blueprints, building and breaking down die stacks, preparing parts, and reporting die wear or other abnormalities.

This position may be assigned to any of three shifts: first shift, 6 a.m.–2 p.m.; second shift, 2 p.m.–10 p.m.; or third shift, 10 p.m.–6 a.m. Employees assigned to an off shift receive an additional $1.00 in shift pay.

The work involves regular standing and use of hands and arms, frequent walking, and occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, or hearing. Employees regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 35 pounds. The work environment includes moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, high or precarious places, extreme heat, and usually loud noise.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment while maintaining safety standards.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures.
• Attention to detail when verifying and documenting operational processes.
• Strong communication skills to report abnormalities and collaborate effectively.
• Ability to perform physical tasks involving standing, reaching, and lifting.
• Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in basic mechanical tasks and equipment operation.
• Must be able to work any shift: first, second, or third shift.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training or certification related to manufacturing operations.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Familiarity with press operations and die assembly processes.
• Experience with lubrication equipment and material handling techniques.
• Experience operating a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Verify that the correct dies are assembled in the press using the setup sheet and/or setup blueprint.
• Assist the press operator with press die setup and teardown, and check that the throat opening and guide tube are aligned.
• Report die wear or abnormalities to operators or supervisors.
• Check lubrication equipment before running a job and lubricate dies according to the procedure on the weight ticket or procedure sheet.
• Ensure material is centered in the press when loading for forging.
• Apply the correct paper and glass as specified by the procedure sheet.
• Blow scale off parts, the blocking base, and the pot using a blow pipe.
• Read blueprints to build and break down die stacks.
• Stack parts out and spray-coat parts.

Benefits

• Employees assigned to an off shift receive $1.00 in shift pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED