NTN Bearing of America
Cold Press Forge Operator
NTN Bearing of America, Columbus, Indiana, United States, 47201
8251 International Dr, Columbus, Indiana 47201Hourly
The 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 metal
Position and adjust dies on anvil of forging machinery using overhead cranes or other devices and hand tools. Read standards
Monitors equipment operation and corrects minor problems.
May assist Set-Up Technician in die changeovers
Check the set-up
Maintain time and production records
Assigned work area will be cleaned, and kept neat and orderly during every workday
Will recognize and comply with all safety rules
Will work overtime as requested by supervisor or scheduled
Operate gas or oil fired furnaces to heat metal to proper temperature prior to forging
Load and unload furnace with automatic conveyor
Heated or cold metal pieces are automatically placed on die of press or other forging machinery
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND ABILITIES:
2-5 years of Forging experience
Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
Self-starter
Ability to multitask
Organizational skills
Excellent verbal & written communications skills
Good problem solving skills
High School Diploma
The 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 metal
Position and adjust dies on anvil of forging machinery using overhead cranes or other devices and hand tools. Read standards
Monitors equipment operation and corrects minor problems.
May assist Set-Up Technician in die changeovers
Check the set-up
Maintain time and production records
Assigned work area will be cleaned, and kept neat and orderly during every workday
Will recognize and comply with all safety rules
Will work overtime as requested by supervisor or scheduled
Operate gas or oil fired furnaces to heat metal to proper temperature prior to forging
Load and unload furnace with automatic conveyor
Heated or cold metal pieces are automatically placed on die of press or other forging machinery
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND ABILITIES:
2-5 years of Forging experience
Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
Self-starter
Ability to multitask
Organizational skills
Excellent verbal & written communications skills
Good problem solving skills
High School Diploma