Forging Utility Operator
About The Position
Performs any combination of following tasks in forging plant: Moves workpieces from furnace to hammer anvil, using tongs or hoist. Opens and closes electrically controlled furnace doors to assist steel press crew. Positions and turns workpieces and work aids during forging by HEAVY FORGER. Replaces forge crew tools in specified racks. May also assist in installing dies used in forging operations. May also cut material to specified size with handsaw, and smooth parts with bench grinder. May also remove cracks in ingots, billets, or forgings, using swing grinder.
Requirements
- Ability to move workpieces from furnace to hammer anvil using tongs or hoist
- Ability to open and close electrically controlled furnace doors
- Ability to position and turn workpieces and work aids
- Ability to replace forge crew tools
- Ability to assist in installing dies
- Ability to cut material to specified size with handsaw
- Ability to smooth parts with bench grinder
- Ability to remove cracks in ingots, billets, or forgings using swing grinder
- Ability to load and unload automated blast units
- Ability to operate a band saw and snippers
- Ability to operate a lathe and mill
- Ability to load forgings into heat treat ovens
- Ability to load and unload product into crates or baskets
- Ability to operate the laser machine
- Ability to transport product using a pallet jack
- Ability to use hand die grinders and sanders
- Ability to work with a team to meet customer expectations
- Ability to keep accurate documentation
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
Responsibilities
- Load and unload automated blast units
- Operate a band saw and snippers to fettle product
- Operate a lathe and mill when needed
- General daily housecleaning
- Load forgings into heat treat ovens
- Load and unload product into crates or baskets for outsource heat treating and shipping
- Operate the laser machine when needed
- Transport product in wire baskets with the use of a pallet jack
- Use hand die grinders and sanders to bench product
- Work with the team to meet customer expectations on quality and delivery
- Responsible for keeping accurate documentation
- Lift up to 40 pounds when needed
- Stand for long periods of time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
