Forge Press Operator - Weekend Night Shift (Onsite)

RTX • Midland, TX

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Columbus Forge, a recognized leader in producing air foils and disk for the aerospace propulsion market, is looking for dedicated individuals to support our organization. If you would like to work in a dynamic environment and possess the motivation to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for. This role involves performing a wide variety of complex tasks within a manufacturing area, including set-up and operation of multiple machines and processes, meaningful assistance in the maintenance/tool services area, and significant participation in team administration. The position requires compliance with all environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required
• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing environment or similar industry.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience related to the job description above.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, or tend presses and forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal.
• Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.
• Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.
• Position and move work pieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock to form die impressions.
• Start machines to produce sample workpieces and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications.
• Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished.
• Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations.
• Select, align, and bolt positioning fixtures, stops and specified dies to rams and anvils, forging rolls, or presses and hammers.
• Confer with other workers about machine setups and operational specifications.
• Trim and compress finished forgings to specified tolerances.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)
• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays

What This Job Offers

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