Forge Operations Associate

Precision Castparts; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Forge Helper to support forging operations, material handling, and equipment preparation in a fast-paced production environment.

You will assist with dies, tooling, and furnace controls while developing knowledge of forging processes. Maintain clean spaces and follow safety practices to ensure efficient production flow.

Previous manufacturing or forging experience is preferred; HS diploma or GED is required, and forklift certification is highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior manufacturing, forging, or production experience preferred.
• Forklift certification or forklift experience highly preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with industrial equipment is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn forging operations and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support forging operations and assist press and hammer crews.
• Prepare dies, tooling, and equipment for forging operations.
• Sweep dies, lubricate tooling, and perform scale blowing as required.
• Operate furnace controls and set up forging tools.
• Read shop travelers and follow production instructions.
• Maintain clean work areas and comply with safety policies.

Skills

Reading production documents

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Two-way radio operation

Forklift operation

Industrial equipment operation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

Technical college education

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Forge Helper to support forging operations, material handling, and equipment preparation in a fast-paced production environment.

You will assist with dies, tooling, and furnace controls while developing knowledge of forging processes. Maintain clean spaces and follow safety practices to ensure efficient production flow.

Previous manufacturing or forging experience is preferred; HS diploma or GED is required, and forklift certification is highly valued.