Forge Operator

Pursuit Aerospace•Whitesboro, NY

5d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Forge Operator position is responsible for supporting the forge operations and all quality procedures. This role involves working from blueprints and tooling layouts to set up die sets, maintaining heat in dies and induction heating units, and operating forging equipment to produce aircraft engine components. The operator will frequently check forged parts for quality and accuracy, and may work individually or as part of a crew, potentially leading the crew. Minor die maintenance and handling of heavy tooling and materials are also key aspects of the role.

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.
Check Tocco unit during operation sequence for proper heat and operation.
Heat, forge and trim parts, potentially leading a crew.
Observe and maintain furnace heat.
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.
Make minor touch up on dies using abrasive strips and small air guns.
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.