Forge Operator

Pursuit Aerospace•Whitesboro, NY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality. The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products. The Forge Operator position is responsible for supporting the forge operations and all quality procedures.

Requirements

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

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.