Forge Fabricator

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions LLC is seeking a press operator to set up and run forge and trim presses in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on accurate die installation, part alignment, and adhering to quality specifications while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and preferably 2 years of press operating experience, with strong blueprint reading, geometric tolerancing, and hand-eye coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2 years of press operating experience preferred.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading and geometric tolerancing.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate forge and trim presses per procedures.
• Install dies on press die sets and position fixtures.
• Align parts and control ram to form dies together.
• Monitor and record dimensions to ensure spec conformance.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on presses and dies.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping in the work area.
• Read safety rules and operation instructions; write routine reports.

Skills

Press operations

Blueprint reading

Geometric tolerancing

Hand-eye coordination

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for the set up and operation of forge and trim presses by performing the following duties. The role requires theaboveto be accomplished withinTecomet'sprinciples of continuous improvement, customer driven innovation and a win first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics.

Principle Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize bathrooms
• Installs specified dies on press die sets, and positions and clamps holding fixtures to die sets.
• Aligns metal parts between dies or positions them against fixtures on press.
• Moves controls to lower ram that forces dies together.
• Dimensionally lays out parts.
• Monitors and records all associated dimensions on the product to ensure conformance to all customer specifications.
• Identifies maintenance needs of equipment and reports to management.
• Communicates with Die department on recommendation of windage and stock to add to dies.
• Mixes lubricants in lubrication tank.
• Performs preventative maintenance checks on press and die sets
• Monitors temperatures of furnaces according to type of metal being forged.
• Completes quality documents such as StatisticalProcessControl charts, routers, and tags.
• Maintains housekeeping and safety standards in work area.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Uses inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, CMM, height gages, and comparators.
• Additional duties as requested by management.

Qualification Requirements

Credentials/Experience:

• 2 years of press operating experience preferred

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of press operations and forging equipment.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading and geometric tolerancing.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment

Other Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

N/A

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.