Forge Helper (1st shift)

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal • Paramount, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists workers engaged in fabrication of forged products by performing a combination of tasks to support forging crew and the production of parts defined by customer orders. This role requires a basic understanding of shop travelers, operating procedures, and production reports. The Forge Helper will learn to operate furnace controls, clean and lubricate dies, and use tools for setting dies and trimmers. After training, the employee will gain knowledge of materials, forging practices, and the safe operation of floor manipulators, as well as set up and use impression stamps. The position also involves maintaining a clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment, and adhering to company conduct and safety rules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certificate of completion from a technical school preferred but not required.
• Experience in forge industry is highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Knows the roles and relationships of each member of the press or hammer crew and where they are and their responsibilities during the operation of the press or hammer.
• Basic ability to read and understand shop traveler, operating procedures, daily production reports and other work instructions.
• Sweeps dies, operates all furnace controls (door, hearth and car), cleans and lubricates dies, functions as scale blower and operates tools required to set dies and trimmers.
• After a predefined training period is completed, has gained a basic knowledge of materials and forging practices; safe operation of floor manipulators.
• Sets up and uses impression stamps.
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g., Quality and Safety).
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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