Forge Operator Assistant — Precise, Safe Metal Forging

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

McWilliams Forge, a division of PCC, is seeking a full-time on-site position in Rockaway, NJ. The role involves assisting the forge operator, understanding hammer and furnace operations, and ensuring safety and production standards are met.

Responsibilities include tool and die alignment, quality checks on forgings, and maintaining a clean work area. Candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to read and interpret technical documents.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, safety rules and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Assists the forge operator with the forging process.
• Understands the operation of all hammers, related equipment and equipment functions.
• Understands hammer safety.
• Meets production standards.
• Keeps dies in alignment and makes adjustments to the machine as required for correct operation.
• Monitors the quality of forgings for worn or broken characteristics, improper trimming, or other conditions which would result in imperfect forgings.
• Makes sure equipment and work area are clean at the end of each shift.
• Notifies immediate supervisor of any malfunctions in tooling, equipment or problems with the production crew.
• Assists with the operation of the forging furnace, operates electric and/or other heating equipment.
• Make all necessary re-strikes.
• Proper use of calipers.
• Understands special characteristics of different metals.
• Has basic knowledge of hammer preventative maintenance techniques.
• Able to check match visually.
• Able to edge bars.
• Able to complete paperwork properly.
• Maintains good attendance record.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

McWilliams Forge, a division of PCC, is seeking a full-time on-site position in Rockaway, NJ. The role involves assisting the forge operator, understanding hammer and furnace operations, and ensuring safety and production standards are met.

Responsibilities include tool and die alignment, quality checks on forgings, and maintaining a clean work area. Candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to read and interpret technical documents.