Forge Operator

Pursuit Aerospace • Whitesboro, NY

1d • $24 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Forge Operator position is responsible for supporting the forge operations and all quality procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking ability

Nice To Haves

• Prior forge experience or similar role

Responsibilities

• Work from blueprints and tooling layouts to set-up (assembly, align and adjust) die sets involving multiple components. Adjust strokes and clearances, clean-up dies and make periodical adjustments to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Jog press to check clearances. Maintain heat in dies prior to and during all operational periods. Preheat dies as prescribed.
• Use induction heating unit to obtain heated pieces for forging. May be manual load or hopper feed. Check Tocco unit during operation sequence for proper heat and operation.
• Usually works individually to heat, forge and trim parts. May work in conjunction with one or more assistants as a “crew”. In such situations, acts as leader of the crew.
• Observe and maintain furnace heat. Maintain heat in dies if appropriate. Make necessary adjustments to induction unit controls and minor adjustments to auxiliary equipment as needed.
• Tong material from heating unit to die cavity or receive from automatic transfer feed - trip the ram release to complete the forging cycle, trim the part when applicable and place in chute or container.
• Close attentiveness to details concerning material conditions, lubrication of dies and personal safety must be maintained during short forging cycle.
• Make minor touch up on dies using abrasive strips and small air guns. Major die work requires assistance from die polishers.
• Frequently check forged parts for form, finish, dimensional accuracy and forging defects.
• Handle large wrenches and heavy tooling with assistance.
• Periodically move, or assist in moving, large loaded tubs and other containers and replace with empty containers, which as of such weight to require the use of a mechanically equipped dolly.

Benefits

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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