Job Description
General Description: Employees in this job are responsible for the forming of steel bar into raw forgings using a press forge and trim setter. The job is done by rotating through 3 "stations" for an entire shift.
Essential Job Functions and Duties:
  • Maneuvers work piece using 3' long tongs at waist level into the die to form it to shape. (65%)Forging (20 minutes per hour)
  • Using tongs, pick up hot steel and place into first position.
  • Activate foot control to cycle press (machine).Using tongs, pick up hot piece and place into second position.
  • Activate foot control to cycle press.
  • Using tongs, pick up hot piece and place into third position.
  • Activate foot control to cycle press.
  • Using tongs, pick up hot piece and place on conveyor belt.
  • Trimming (20 minutes per hour)
  • Using tongs, pick up hot piece and place in trim bed (machine)
  • Activate foot control to cycle trim press.
  • Pick up scrap and discard into bin.
  • Material handling and cleanup (25%)Set-up material (10 minutes per hour)
  • Lift bars of steel from knee level to shoulder level and place on bar feeder.
  • Cleanup (10 minutes per hour)
  • Use broom or shovel to lift metal scale from floor into waste bin.
  • Assembles, installs, and aligns dies in press according to specifications. (10%)Job Specifications
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Ability to get along with co-workers.
  • Must be able to effectively present information in one on one in small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
  • Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Ability to apply common sense, understanding, carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to solve on the job problems.
  • Must wear all required PPE and follow safety and work rules.
  • A full benefits package is available after a 60 day probationary period that includes medical, prescription, life and disability insurance, dental, 401K, pension, 10 paid holidays, vacation, and much more!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $16.87 per hour
Benefits:
  • 401(k)401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
Schedule: 8 hour shift
Monday to Friday Overtime
Work Location: One location

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