Forge Associate - 2nd Shift

Hendrickson • Elizabethtown, KY

2h

About The Position

Operate and maximize productive time of forging press and related equipment. 
Ensure product is made safely and within manufacturing tolerances.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related degree program
• Previous experience in machining
• 2+ years’ experience with troubleshooting/operating PLC’s/HMI’s
• Competent in computer entry and applications such as Microsoft-Office
• Basic understanding of GD&T, forging process, and automation
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing environment with forging being a plus OR
• 1-2 years of experience in maintenance or technical position required
• Proficient in diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical, electronic, fluid power, mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read meters, prints, sketches, verbal instructions, and mathematical data for use with tooling, gauging, and fixturing.
• Good interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have experience using precision measuring tools/equipment, like micrometers and calipers

Responsibilities

• Operate Die Assembly Press, Saw, Forge Press, Billet Feeder, and other associated equipment in forge area
• Perform forge die/ tooling setup, assembly, disassembly, rebuild, clean and refresh
• Responsible for induction heating process, basic trouble shooting, adjustments, etc.
• Setup and adjust die heaters, maintain appropriate die temperatures
• Operate overhead cranes to unload raw material and move dies/tooling
• Operate and perform basic trouble shooting of control systems like HMIs, robots, vision systems, weight scale and laser
• Verify product quality through dimensional measurements of parts as well as visual inspections
• Adjust and align saw blades to maintain the part quality
• Perform die lubrication alignments
• Disposition and document scrap, rework and rejected parts; maintain traceability of purchased, manufactured, and WIP raw materials in forge area
• Maintain, organize, and coordinate billet reheat process
• Perform preventative maintenance as outlined on preventative maintenance schedules
• Complete periodical and incidental machine maintenance in an accurate and timely manner
• Evaluate and document die wear
• Use of Statistical Process Controls while operating under our documented control plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees