Forge Press Operator

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal • Cleveland, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sets up and operates all shop presses. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must be able to perform essential duties with minimal supervision.
• Must have prior press experience.
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to walk.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates a press using closed forging dies.
• Understands the operation of all presses, related equipment and equipment functions.
• Understands press 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 press preventative maintenance techniques.
• Can operate all presses.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees