Cold Press Forge Operator - Columbus, IN

NTN Bearing of America; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Forge Operator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will operate mechanical hot and cold forging presses to produce high-quality forged parts of steel. Your responsibilities will include monitoring equipment, maintaining production records, and ensuring safety compliance. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills will directly contribute to the production process. If you are a self-starter with a passion for manufacturing and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of forging experience required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical hot and cold forge presses to produce forged parts.
• Monitor equipment operation and correct minor problems.

Skills

Forging experience

Ability to multitask

Organizational skills

Excellent verbal & written communications skills

Good problem solving skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Work Location

8251 International Dr, Columbus, Indiana 47201, United States

795 Kimberly Dr, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188, United States

Pay Type

Hourly

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