Cold Press Forge Operator

Job DescriptionThe Forge Operator operates mechanical hot (Hub and CVJ) forge presses or cold (ironing and wringing) presses and (Bonderizing lines) to produce forged parts of steel. Coordinates the running of shears to cut bar stock and induction heating units to heat billets before the forging press operations. Monitors equipment operation and corrects minor problems. May assist Set-Up Technician in die changeovers. Maintains production and quality records. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate presses or other forging machines to perform hot or cold forging by flattening, straightening, twisting, forming, drawing, upsetting, splitting, cutting, punching, piercing, bending, coining, or other operations to shape or form metalPosition and adjust dies on anvil of forging machinery using overhead cranes or other devices and hand tools. Read standardsMonitors equipment operation and corrects minor problems. May assist Set-Up Technician in die changeoversCheck the set-upMaintain time and production recordsAssigned work area will be cleaned, and kept neat and orderly during every workdayWill recognize and comply with all safety rulesWill work overtime as requested by supervisor or scheduledOperate gas or oil fired furnaces to heat metal to proper temperature prior to forgingLoad and unload furnace with automatic conveyorHeated or cold metal pieces are automatically placed on die of press or other forging machineryREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND ABILITIES: 2-5 years of Forging experienceMust be able to work overtime and weekends as neededSelf-starterAbility to multitaskOrganizational skillsExcellent verbal written communications skillsGood problem solving skillsHigh School Diploma