Forge Helper

Precision Castparts; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shultz Steel LLC in California seeks a seasoned supervisor to direct the crews and floor operations of heavy‑duty hydraulic forging presses and manipulators. You will bend, form, and straighten metal extrusions, forgings, rings and bars while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will lead die changes safely, coordinate with engineering, review shop travelers and drawings, and ensure production meets SSFP and quality procedures in a fast, noise-rich environment.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school or 4–6 years related experience.
• Ability to direct die changes safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting operating and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Direct the crews and floor operation of forging presses and manipulators.
• Train and organize the crew to manufacture forgings per policies and procedures.
• Read shop travelers, drawings and SSFPs; coordinate with engineering.
• Report equipment damage and maintain safe work practices.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Safety leadership

Team supervision

Operations oversight

Education

One year certificate / trade school

Tools

Hydraulic forging presses

Shop floor equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Directs the crews and floor operation of heavy‑duty computer controlled open die and/or closed die hydraulic forging presses and manipulators to bend, form, and straighten metal extrusions, formed shapes, forgings, rings and bars by performing the following duties with minimal supervision.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives. Fully versed in the entire operations involved with the operation of the hydraulic forging presses and auxiliary systems and/or forge equipment in place at Shultz Steel. The ability to direct die changes in a safe and efficient manner. Know the roles and relationships of each member of the press and/or hammer forge crew and where they are and their responsibilities during the operation of the presses, mills and/or hammers. Capable of organizing and affecting the requirements of the shop traveler, work instructions, drawings and SSFP's; training and organizing the crew to manufacture forgings in accordance with all company policies and quality procedures. Ability to work with Engineering during manufacture of new and/or complex forgings. Knowledge and ability to forge all types of materials, shapes and sizes and thoroughly familiar with their characteristics with regard to forging. Ability to read and understand shop travelers, operating procedures, blueprints, and instructions. Knowledge of recording forge data for future use, complete production reports and SPC documentation. Reports damage or any other required maintenance of the equipment to the Maintenance Department and the Forge Supervisor. Safely operates all floor manipulators and forklifts. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Ability to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Above average eye/hand coordination. Must be able to work well with others.

Experience & Education

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Shultz Steel LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The company's policy and practice is to provide equal employment opportunities and to assure those opportunities, without regard to age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation including gender identity or gender expression, religion, (including religious dress and religious grooming), mental or physical disability, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive decision making, or any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal anti-discrimination laws.