Forge Hammer Operator

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hammer Operator sets up and operates a 1000-3000 pound Gravity Drop or Die Forger Hammer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, demonstrating the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Ability to perform essential duties with minimal supervision.
Prior hammer experience.
Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, safety rules and procedure manuals.

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.
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.
May assist in training new employees.
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.
Makes 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.
Can operate all hammers.
Able to check match visually.
Able to edge bars.
Knows ISO procedures.
Knows how to control scale.
Able to complete paperwork properly.
Proper use of tongs.
Maintains good attendance record.