Forge Utility

Mid-West Forge CorporationCleveland, OH
Onsite

About The Position

Utility is the entry level position in the Forge. Assists workers by performing general labor operations in the positions of Helper, Rack Person, Hook-Up, and Loader and supports operators as needed.

Requirements

  • Ability to read and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to effectively report data and job specific information as needed.
  • Ability to understand and perform intermediate mathematics including but not limited to proportions, physics, algebra and geometry.
  • Ability to read a tape measure and other length guages
  • Comfortability with digital tools, scales and calibration systems
  • Confidence with digital self-service platforms, emails, and time clocks
  • Solid mechanical aptitude.
  • Frequent use hands or fingers to handle, inspect, clean and audit equipment.
  • Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
  • Use carts, dollies, cranes and jacks to transport material if needed
  • Climbing ladders and stairs to reach work at potential heights of 30ft or more
  • Navigate narrow walkways, confined spaces and overhead mezzanines
  • Tolerate potentially extreme temperature fluctuations impacted by weather and machinery
  • Acclimate to high noise and vibration levels in work spaces
  • Wear and adhere to all PPE guidelines including hard hats, protective eye wear, ear plugs, and approved footwear with metatarsal and steel toe safeguards.
  • Lift and /or move up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
  • One to three months related experience and/or training preferred.
  • Experience with Plex is ideal but not required
  • Ability to train on and/ or operate a crane.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitates set up activities as requested by operator.
  • Assist Operators pulling heaters after stoppages.
  • Put pieces back on the line at line loaders.
  • Empty trash containers in Forge and Steel Buildings.
  • Assist crane operators hooking up and clearing pit jams.
  • Guides the completed 1st end from take-away conveyor to the rack.
  • Switches exit ends on the conveyor when racks are full.
  • Verifies all bundles have tags with part and heat codes.
  • Maintains all wood in the steel buildings. Ensures that it is organized and stacked safely.
  • Maintains all bins and floor free of loose wood and debris.
  • Loads the coater and the press rack.
  • Operates the pallet conveyor to bring a full skid into position when one has been emptied without stopping the press or letting it run with empty passes.
  • Loads cycle push buttons.
  • Watches for heat changes and ensures that heats are not mixed. Inform the Operator or Foreman when one is about to occur.
  • Verifies that the pallet of material has a Green accept tag before loading into the coater. Notifies the Operator or Foreman if no Green accept tag is found.
  • Watches for material conditions that are not suited to run through the coater and informs the Operator, i.e. rust, oil or any other contamination that may occur.
  • Runs sonic reject pieces during periods of downtime and at the end of the job.
  • Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • STD
  • AD & D Life insurance
  • 401k Company Match
  • Paid time off upon date of hire.
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