Forge Die Maintenance Technician

Precision Castparts; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in California is seeking an experienced shop technician to polish, grind and finish contoured metal surfaces for forging dies and tooling. You will perform cleaning, inspection and manual finishing with minimal supervision.

The role requires reading and interpreting safety rules, instructions and procedures, plus a background in precision metalwork and hands-on use of grinding tools. Physical requirements apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of related experience and/or training.
• Must possess Shultz Steel Company certifications in Overhead Crane Operator and Mobile Equipment (Forklift).

Responsibilities

• Possesses thorough knowledge of die polishing and grinding techniques.
• Performs liquid penetrant inspection of dies to determine wear, cracks and other defects. Documents die condition.
• Identifies defects and die wear; identifies dies with job number and function.
• Selects abrasive tools according to operation and dimensions specified.
• Manipulates powered hand grinder to remove beads, grind curved surfaces to specified radii, remove machining marks, and smooth die surfaces.

Skills

Reading & writing

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Job description

Precision Castparts in California is seeking an experienced shop technician to polish, grind and finish contoured metal surfaces for forging dies and tooling. You will perform cleaning, inspection and manual finishing with minimal supervision.

The role requires reading and interpreting safety rules, instructions and procedures, plus a background in precision metalwork and hands-on use of grinding tools. Physical requirements apply.