Forge Operator II
About The Position
At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! The Forge Operator Operates 2,000 Ton hydraulic Press and Manipulator to forge tantalum, niobium and alloys materials according to specific forging parameters. First Shift: 6am - 2:30pm Monday through Friday You will have the opportunity to: Sets up the 2,000 ton press and using the hydraulic manipulator loads tantalum and niobium billets to be forged according to forging schedules and dimensional requirements Selects, inspects and maintains forging dies to optimize throughput Sets up and operates PLC driven sawing equipment, horizontal and vertical saws to cut Inspects and measures finished product and prepares product and paperwork for interbuilding shipping and records all processing information. Performs routine operator assigned preventive maintenance Requires mechanical aptitude to accurately control and safely operate the hydraulic manipulator Follows good safety practices, complies with PPE requirements and follows environmental policies Must be able to understand specifications and use measuring instruments with assistance Requires ability to recognize problems and seek assistance to resolve Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Requirements
- High School of Vocational School Diploma and/or GED required.
- 0-2 years of experience related production experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Basic math skills are required to perform necessary job functions.
- An understanding of basic measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers).
- Good communication skills including the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Requires the use of fork trucks, overhead cranes, hand carts and hand tools.
- Must be capable of obtaining a fork truck license and/or overhead crane license and must obtain a lockout/tagout certification.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with machining experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Sets up the 2,000 ton press and using the hydraulic manipulator loads tantalum and niobium billets to be forged according to forging schedules and dimensional requirements
- Selects, inspects and maintains forging dies to optimize throughput
- Sets up and operates PLC driven sawing equipment, horizontal and vertical saws to cut
- Inspects and measures finished product and prepares product and paperwork for interbuilding shipping and records all processing information.
- Performs routine operator assigned preventive maintenance
- Requires mechanical aptitude to accurately control and safely operate the hydraulic manipulator
- Follows good safety practices, complies with PPE requirements and follows environmental policies
- Must be able to understand specifications and use measuring instruments with assistance
- Requires ability to recognize problems and seek assistance to resolve
- Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
