Forge Associate - 2nd Shift

Hendrickson; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson in Kentucky seeks an experienced manufacturing technician to operate forging presses and related equipment, ensuring product quality and consistency. You will perform die/tooling setup, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of PLCs/HMIs while maintaining traceability of materials and documenting scrap or rework.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in manufacturing with forging experience, strong measurement skills, and the ability to read prints and GD&T.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related degree program.
• 2+ years’ experience with troubleshooting/operating PLCs/HMI’s.
• Basic understanding of GD&T, forging process, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Operate Die Assembly Press, Saw, Forge Press, Billet Feeder and related equipment.
• Perform forge die/tooling setup, assembly, disassembly, rebuild, clean and refresh.
• Responsible for induction heating process, basic trouble shooting, adjustments, etc.
• Setup and adjust die heaters, maintain appropriate die temperatures.
• Operate overhead cranes to unload raw material and move dies/tooling.
• Verify product quality through dimensional measurements and visual inspections.
• Maintain traceability of materials in forge area and document scrap/rework.
• Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled machine maintenance.

Skills

Reading meters

Read drawings

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Work with minimal supervision

Micrometers & calipers

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Technology

Related degree program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Purpose Operate and maximize productive time of forging press and related equipment. Ensure product is made safely and within manufacturing tolerances.

Essential Functions

• Operate Die Assembly Press, Saw, Forge Press, Billet Feeder, and other associated equipment in forge area
• Perform forge die/ tooling setup, assembly, disassembly, rebuild, clean and refresh
• Responsible for induction heating process, basic trouble shooting, adjustments, etc.
• Setup and adjust die heaters, maintain appropriate die temperatures
• Operate overhead cranes to unload raw material and move dies/tooling
• Operate and perform basic trouble shooting of control systems like HMIs, robots, vision systems, weight scale and laser
• Verify product quality through dimensional measurements of parts as well as visual inspections
• Adjust and align saw blades to maintain the part quality
• Perform die lubrication alignments
• Disposition and document scrap, rework and rejected parts; maintain traceability of purchased, manufactured, and WIP raw materials in forge area
• Maintain, organize, and coordinate billet reheat process
• Perform preventative maintenance as outlined on preventative maintenance schedules
• Complete periodical and incidental machine maintenance in an accurate and timely manner
• Evaluate and document die wear
• Use of Statistical Process Controls while operating under our documented control plan.

Education & Training

• Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related degree program
• Previous experience in machining
• 2+ years’ experience with troubleshooting/operating PLC’s/HMI’s
• Competent in computer entry and applications such as Microsoft-Office
• Basic understanding of GD&T, forging process, and automation

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing environment with forging being a plus OR
• 1-2 years of experience in maintenance or technical position required
• Proficient in diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical, electronic, fluid power, mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read meters, prints, sketches, verbal instructions, and mathematical data for use with tooling, gauging, and fixturing.
• Good interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have experience using precision measuring tools/equipment, like micrometers and calipers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.