Forge Operator

emergemarket.com; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

emergemarket.com is hiring a Forge Operator in Canton, Ohio. The role involves supporting forge shop operations through various tasks associated with the production of closed-die forgings. Candidates will be required to follow safety protocols, operate equipment, and handle heavy materials.

The position offers a pay rate of up to $28.50 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability, and retirement plans. Candidates should expect to work shifts that may include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work with parts and equipment up to 100 lb.
• Ability to work in very hot and industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in driving workplace safety measures.
• Load and unload furnaces.
• Transfer metal stock to and from equipment.
• Measure and verify workpiece dimensions.

Skills

Workplace safety measures

Communication in English

Lifting and moving heavy parts

Tools

Powered Industrial Trucks

Hoists

Job description

Day Shift

7:20 AM to 3:20 PM; Monday - Friday

Afternoon Shift

3:20 PM to 11:20 PM; Monday - Friday

Night Shift

11:20 PM to 7:20 AM; Monday Night - Friday night

Note: As a union-based employer, we are unable to guarantee any shift preference following initial training on day shift. Shift preference is granted by seniority. All candidates should expect to work afternoon shift and/or night shift at some point following initial training.

Overtime may be required occasionally, as an 8-hour weekend shift.

Pay Rate

Up to $28.50 per hour + Piece Rate

Position Overview

The Forge Operator supports forge shop operations by performing a variety of manual and equipment-assisted tasks associated with the production of closed-die forgings. This position works as part of a team to safely and efficiently move materials, operate equipment, and support forging processes in a heavy industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow and assist in driving workplace safety measures – maintaining safe work practices and conditions
• Load and unload furnaces
• Transfer metal stock to and from furnaces, hammers, and trim presses
• Remove scale, trim forged parts, and identify completed components
• Load, clean, and lubricate forging equipment and machinery
• Measure and verify workpiece dimensions using gauges during forging operations
• Maintain proper alignment of dies and tooling
• Operate hand tools and equipment, including tongs, hoists, and trim presses
• Operate Powered Industrial Trucks and Bobcats, as qualified
• Perform assigned tasks as part of a coordinated forge shop team
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing, bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, and walking throughout shift.
• Ability to work with parts and equipment up to 100 lb. throughout shift, with assistive lifting devices.
• Ability to work within very hot and industrial work environment during all seasons.

Benefits

Canton Drop Forge offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package including medical, dental, life, disability, retirement, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Canton Drop Forge is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Notice

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