Forge Helper

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Rockaway, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the forge operator with the forging process. Understands the operation of all hammers, related equipment and equipment functions. Understands hammer safety. Meets production standards. Keeps dies in alignment and makes adjustments to the machine as required for correct operation. Monitors the quality of forgings for worn or broken characteristics, improper trimming, or other conditions which would result in imperfect forgings. Makes sure equipment and work area are clean at the end of each shift. Performs daily activities in the safest possible manner and reports safety problems, both existing and potential, to supervisor. Notifies immediate supervisor of any malfunctions in tooling, equipment or problems with the production crew. Assists with the operation of the forging furnace, operates electric and/or other heating equipment. Make all necessary re-strikes. Proper use of calipers. Understands special characteristics of different metals. Has basic knowledge of hammer preventative maintenance techniques. Able to check match visually. Able to edge bars. Able to complete paperwork properly. Maintains good attendance record.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must be able to perform essential duties with minimal supervision.
Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, safety rules and procedure manuals.
Regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to walk.
Must be able to handle parts that weigh 25-100 lbs.

Responsibilities

Assists the forge operator with the forging process.
Understands the operation of all hammers, related equipment and equipment functions.
Understands hammer safety.
Meets production standards.
Keeps dies in alignment and makes adjustments to the machine as required for correct operation.
Monitors the quality of forgings for worn or broken characteristics, improper trimming, or other conditions which would result in imperfect forgings.
Makes sure equipment and work area are clean at the end of each shift.
Performs daily activities in the safest possible manner and reports safety problems, both existing and potential, to supervisor.
Notifies immediate supervisor of any malfunctions in tooling, equipment or problems with the production crew.
Assists with the operation of the forging furnace, operates electric and/or other heating equipment.
Make all necessary re-strikes.
Proper use of calipers.
Understands special characteristics of different metals.
Has basic knowledge of hammer preventative maintenance techniques.
Able to check match visually.
Able to edge bars.
Able to complete paperwork properly.
Maintains good attendance record.