Forge Helper

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•South Gate, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Directs the crews and floor operation of heavy-duty computer controlled open die and/or closed die hydraulic forging presses and manipulators to bend, form, and straighten metal extrusions, formed shapes, forgings, rings and bars by performing the following duties with minimal supervision. In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

Requirements

Ability to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Above average eye/hand coordination.
Must be able to work well with others.

Responsibilities

Fully versed in the entire operations involved with the operation of the hydraulic forging presses and auxiliary systems and/or forge equipment in place at Shultz Steel.
The ability to direct die changes in a safe and efficient manner.
Know the roles and relationships of each member of the press and/or hammer forge crew and where they are and their responsibilities during the operation of the presses, mills and/or hammers.
Capable of organizing and affecting the requirements of the shop traveler, work instructions, drawings and SSFP's; training and organizing the crew to manufacture forgings in accordance with all company policies and quality procedures.
Ability to work with Engineering during manufacture of new and/or complex forgings.
Knowledge and ability to forge all types of materials, shapes and sizes and thoroughly familiar with their characteristics with regard to forging.
Ability to read and understand shop travelers, operating procedures, blueprints, and instructions.
Knowledge of recording forge data for future use, complete production reports and SPC documentation.
Reports damage or any other required maintenance of the equipment to the Maintenance Department and the Forge Supervisor.
Safely operates all floor manipulators and forklifts.