Hammer Operator
About The Position
Performs any combination of the following: Sets up and operates a forged hammer using closed forging dies. Understands the operation of all hammers, related equipment and equipment functions. Understands hammer safety. Can operate and setup induction furnaces. Understands and can operate gas and electric slot and rotary furnaces. Follows all applicable ISO procedures. Meets production standards. Keeps dies in alignment and makes adjustments to the machine as required for correct operation. Monitors the quality of forgings for worn or broken characteristics, improper trimming, or other conditions which would result in imperfect forgings. Makes sure equipment and work area are clean at the end of each shift. Performs daily activities in the safest possible manner and reports safety problems, both existing and potential, to supervisor. Notifies immediate supervisor of any malfunctions in tooling, equipment or problems with the production crew. Controls the operation of the forging furnace, operates electric and/or other heating equipment. Make all necessary re-strikes. Proper use of calipers. Familiar with basic metal flow and die design principles. Understands special characteristics of different metals. Has basic knowledge of hammer preventative maintenance techniques. Able to check match visually. Able to edge bars. Able to complete paperwork properly. Maintains good attendance record.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Must be able to perform essential duties with minimal supervision
- Must have prior hammer experience
- Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, safety rules and procedure manuals
- Must be able to handle parts that weigh 25-100 lbs
Responsibilities
- Sets up and operates a forged hammer using closed forging dies
- Understands the operation of all hammers, related equipment and equipment functions
- Understands hammer safety
- Operate and setup induction furnaces
- Operate gas and electric slot and rotary furnaces
- Follows all applicable ISO procedures
- Meets production standards
- Keeps dies in alignment and makes adjustments to the machine as required for correct operation
- Monitors the quality of forgings
- Keeps equipment and work area clean
- Reports safety problems to supervisor
- Notifies supervisor of malfunctions
- Controls the operation of the forging furnace
- Operates electric and/or other heating equipment
- Makes all necessary re-strikes
- Proper use of calipers
- Able to check match visually
- Able to edge bars
- Able to complete paperwork properly
- Maintains good attendance record
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
