Forge & Hammer Operator - Join Our Busy Metal Crew

ELLWOOD Group; Navasota, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $19/hr

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation and sick leave

On-site clinic

Overtime opportunities

PPE provided

Job summary

ELLWOOD Texas Forge in Navasota, TX, seeks safety-focused Forge Operators to join our forging operations. You will heat, forge, inspect, and move steel parts with a crew, using hammers, presses, furnaces, dies, and equipment.

This is a highly physical role with rotating stations and strong safety requirements. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision on day one, a vesting 401(k), vacation and sick leave, an on-site clinic, and overtime

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of experience in heavy manufacturing or forging environments.
• Ability to learn a coordinated forging process and follow crew signals.
• Safety-focused with dependable attendance and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Heat, preform, forge, trim, inspect, and move steel parts as part of a forge crew.
• Rotate through forge-crew functions including blowing scale, lubrication, tong operation, and hammer operation.
• Assist with equipment setup, die changes, and process coordination.
• Use long-handled tongs and equipment to guide heavy material safely.
• Inspect parts for defects and document production information.
• Report unsafe conditions and participate in safety programs.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Forklift experience

Learning mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Impact wrenches

Industrial tools

Job description

ELLWOOD Texas Forge in Navasota, TX, seeks safety-focused Forge Operators to join our forging operations. You will heat, forge, inspect, and move steel parts with a crew, using hammers, presses, furnaces, dies, and equipment.

This is a highly physical role with rotating stations and strong safety requirements. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision on day one, a vesting 401(k), vacation and sick leave, an on-site clinic, and overtime