Forge Helper Level 1

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Workman (CA); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Shultz Steel Company is seeking a skilled worker to assist in forging product fabrication on the shop floor. The role requires reading procedures, using dies and furnaces, and contributing to overall production efficiency.

After initial training, you will gain a basic understanding of materials and forging practices while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, with the ability to read technical documents, perform simple math, and

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and communicate with supervisors.
• Ability to perform basic math and interpret charts/graphs.

Responsibilities

• Know roles and responsibilities of each crew member on the press or hammer.
• Read and understand shop travelers, procedures, and production reports.
• Set up and operate dies, furnace controls, and related tools.
• Develop basic knowledge of materials and forging practices after training.
• Set up and use impression stamps.
• Maintain clean work area, machines, and tools.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Assists workers engaged in fabrication of forged products by performing the following duties.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Knows the roles and relationships of each member of the press or hammer crew and where they are and their responsibilities during the operation of the press or hammer.
• Basic ability to read and understand shop traveler, operating procedures, daily production reports and other work instructions.
• Sweeps dies, operates all furnace controls (door, hearth, and car), cleans and lubricates dies, functions as scale blower and operates tools required to set dies and trimmers.
• After a predefined training period is completed, has gained a basic knowledge of materials and forging practices, safe operation of floor manipulators.
• Sets up and uses impression stamps.
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.

Performs other routine duties.

Required Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively in one‑on‑one situations with supervisors or other employees.
• 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 apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Experience & Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months 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 accommodations 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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly 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 accommodations 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 vibration. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Shultz Steel Company 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).

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.

Compensation & Benefits

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $19 to $19 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 80 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.

Export Control

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.