Cold Press Forge Operator

NTN Bearing Corporation; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NTN Bearing Corporation seeks a Cold Press Forge Operator in Carol Stream, Illinois. This role involves operating hot and cold forging presses, monitoring process efficiency, and ensuring safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have some forging experience and a commitment to maintaining quality in manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of forging experience required.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate forging presses to shape metal through various techniques.
• Monitor equipment and resolve minor issues during operation.
• Maintain production records and ensure compliance with safety rules.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Carol Stream, Illinois, USA Job Description

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.

• 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.
• 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
  
  

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Carol Stream, Illinois, USA Job Description

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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