Forge Operator

SIFCO INDUSTRIES INC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 36,482 - 51,959; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

SIFCO INDUSTRIES INC is seeking a Full Time position in Cleveland, OH. The role involves operating a Steam Drop Hammer and supervising forge helpers. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and experience in manufacturing, preferably in forging.

The job includes setting up dies on the anvil, ensuring correct operations, and maintaining quality standards. A competitive compensation package with health benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous forging experience a plus.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains hammers.
• Sets up and verifies settings for forging of dies.
• Supervises forge helpers in die forging.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Job Location: Cleveland, OH 44103. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: HS Diploma or GED. Salary Range: $32.10. Travel Percentage: None. Job Shift: Any. Job Category: Manufacturing.

SUMMARY

Sets up dies on the anvil and ram of a Steam Drop Hammer. Places hot metal on bottom dies, uses treadles to release clutches to permit a ram with top dies to strike metal. Treadle is operated by foot, which controls the number of blows needed to shape metal and also controls the amount of weight of blows to be struck. Maneuvers forging with tongs until desired size is attained; shape and contour of forging controlled by impression in dies. Keeps the dies in alignment and adjusts the machine for correct operation. Watches for worn or broken spots and/or other conditions in the forging of dies and/or hit trimmer which would produce imperfect forgings. Supervises operation of the forging furnace and directs the activity of the hammer helpers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates and maintains hammers.
• Sets up and verifies all settings for forging of dies per work order.
• Checks and verifies product routing standards.
• Knowledge of serialization and defect identification.
• Blueprint reading.
• All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises 2 to 4 forge helpers in the forging of dies. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the procedures set for the by the Forge Supervisor.

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, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 disability to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Previous manufacturing preferred, previous forging experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic math required.
• Mechanical aptitude desired.
• Basic computer skills desired.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

SIFCO has a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a generous match.

Applicants must be U.S. Persons as identified by ITAR (Permanent Residents or U.S. Citizens).