Forge Operator

The Boler Company®•Freeport, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forge Operator is responsible for forging aluminum slugs into parts using a forge press. This role involves following production orders, job tickets, and supervisor directions to produce parts according to work instructions. The operator must verify material correctness and dimensions, set up and remove dies, and perform checks on equipment. A thorough understanding of press settings, slug location, tolerances, temperature settings, tonnage, alloys, and lube mixtures is required. The position also entails identifying and correcting defects, completing paperwork, reporting equipment issues, monitoring DAS stations and furnace operations, inspecting dies, and notifying Quality of any issues. Daily timekeeping and production reporting are also key responsibilities, along with reporting unusual or unsafe conditions and actively participating in maintaining a safe work environment.

Requirements

Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to schedules
Ability to read a tape measure
Ability to operate hand tools such as spray gun and forge tongs
Ability to work safely and keep area clean
Ability to work assigned shift and remain awake and alert during assigned shift is required
Reporting to work for assigned shift, maintaining a physical presence and performing assigned work for the duration of assigned shift is required
Demonstrated ability to work well with all levels of the organization
Good verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Able to communicate clearly, concisely and achieve intended objectives
Ability to work in a variety of environments which may include exposure to extreme heat, humidity, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, loud noise, and all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in forging or heavy machine operation preferred

Responsibilities

Work from production order, job ticket and/or direction of supervisor
Follow work instructions to produce parts
Verify the material to be forged is correct and the dimensions are according to specifications
Set-up Maxi and Screw presses
Set-up and remove different dies
Perform checks on die and bolster plate bolts
Understand press settings and troubleshoot settings when necessary
Understand proper slug location, tolerances, temperature settings, tonnage, alloys and lube mixtures
Identify defects/non-conforming marks in the forged parts and make appropriate corrections
Complete appropriate paperwork such as visual inspection records, daily checklists, routing sign offs, etc
Identify issues with the equipment and notify supervisor and/or maintenance
Monitor DAS stations to ensure proper operation of press, part rate, and temperature
Monitor furnace temperature and speed to ensure proper heating of slugs and/or parts
Inspect dies after use and tag dies requiring further inspection or rework
Notify Quality of quality issues
Maintain daily timekeeping, production, and interventions on computer systems
Report unusual or unsafe conditions to supervisor
Actively participate in efforts to establish and promote a safe and healthy work environment. Follow policies, programs, and procedures for the reduction and elimination of work related accidents and provide feedback to promote safer work behaviors and conditions.