Cold Press Forge Operator

NTN Bearing of America; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NTN Bearing of America in Columbus, Indiana is seeking a Forge Operator to operate mechanical forging presses and maintain production quality. Responsibilities include operating specialized machinery and ensuring efficient production processes.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of forging experience, strong communication and multitasking skills, and a high school diploma. This position requires flexibility for overtime as necessary.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of forging experience.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Self-starter with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Operate presses or other forging machines to perform hot or cold forging.
• Monitor equipment operation and correct minor problems.
• Maintain time and production records.

Skills

Forging experience

Multitasking skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.
• Monitor equipment operation and correct minor problems.
• May assist Set‑Up Technician in die changeovers.
• Check the set‑up.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Keep the assigned work area clean and orderly during each workday.
• Recognize and comply with all safety rules.
• Work overtime as requested by supervisor or as scheduled.
• Operate gas‑or‑oil‑fired furnaces to heat metal to the proper temperature prior to forging.
• Load and unload furnace with automatic conveyor.
• Place heated or cold metal pieces on the die of press or other forging machinery automatically.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND ABILITIES

• 2–5 years of forging experience.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Self‑starter with initiative.
• Strong multitasking skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.