Forge Helper (1st Shift)

Precision Castparts Corp.; Paramount, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. seeks The Forge Helper to assist production personnel in forging operations, material movement, and equipment prep in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Paramount, CA.

You will help maintain safe, efficient production while learning forging processes. Required high school diploma; forklift certification preferred; ability to read work instructions; strong attention to detail; willingness to learn and grow with the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift certification and/or prior forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow production documents and procedures.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support forging operations by assisting press and hammer crews.
• Prepare dies, tooling, and equipment for forging tasks.
• Sweep dies, lubricate tooling, and perform scale blowing.
• Operate furnace controls and set up forging tools.
• Read shop travelers, work instructions, and daily reports.
• Maintain production flow and minimize downtime.
• Follow safety policies, PPE requirements, and housekeeping rules.

Skills

Safety awareness

Production docs reading

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong work ethic

Forklift ops

Two-way radio

Education

High school diploma / GED / tech ed

Job description

The Forge Helper assists production personnel engaged in the fabrication of forged products by supporting forging operations, material movement, equipment preparation, and general production activities. This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe, efficient, and productive forging operations while developing knowledge of forging processes, equipment, and materials.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Forging Operations Support

• Support press and hammer crews during forging operations and understand the responsibilities and relationships of crew members throughout the forging process.
• Assist with preparation of dies, tooling, and equipment required for forging operations.
• Sweep dies, clean and lubricate tooling, and perform scale blowing activities as required.
• Operate furnace controls, including doors, hearths, and furnace cars in accordance with training and established procedures.
• Set up and utilize impression stamps and associated forging tools.
• Read and follow shop travelers, work instructions, operating procedures, and daily production reports.
• Develop a working knowledge of forging materials, forging practices, and production requirements.
• Safely operate floor manipulators and other production equipment following completion of required training.
• Assist in maintaining continuous production flow while minimizing downtime and production delays.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Maintain clean work areas, machines, tools, equipment, and production spaces.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Utilize required personal protective equipment and comply with all environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of plant operations.

Required Skills

• Ability to safely work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand production documents, operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Experience operating a two-way radio communication system.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a production team.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn forging operations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Forklift operation experience highly preferred.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Experience & Education

• High school diploma, GED, or Technical College education required.
• Previous manufacturing, forging, industrial, foundry, or production experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience operating industrial equipment are beneficial.
• Forklift certification and/or prior forklift operating experience is highly preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing and or forging industry is preferred.

Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer commit ted to recruit, hire, train and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $20.00 to $23.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter . Employees will receive 40 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.