Forge Operator I (Headers)

Pursuit Aerospace; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Forge Operator I responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining forging equipment for aerospace components. The role demands compliance with safety and quality standards, shaping preforms and airfoils per engineering specifications.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least a year of manufacturing experience, preferably in forging. The position includes benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of manufacturing experience, preferably in forging or metalworking.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Must comply with ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain forging equipment.
• Produce forged aerospace components following specifications.
• Perform in-process inspections to ensure quality.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Ability to operate hand tools

Ability to read work instructions

Commitment to safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Forge Operator I

Job Description

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long‑term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

As a Forge Operator I, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining forging equipment used in the production of aerospace components. This role supports the manufacturing process by forming, swaging, upsetting, and contouring preforms and airfoil blanks while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and production requirements. The Forge Operator I will work from engineering specifications, blueprints, and work instructions to produce parts that meet customer and regulatory standards, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining a safe, organized work environment.

Location: Cleveland, OH

Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and monitor forging equipment in accordance with established work instructions and specifications.
• Produce forged aerospace components that meet quality, dimensional, and customer requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, routers, setup sheets, and process documentation.
• Perform in‑process inspections using gauges, micrometers, and other measuring equipment.
• Maintain material identification and traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
• Monitor equipment performance and report process deviations, quality concerns, or equipment malfunctions.
• Complete required production, inspection, and traceability documentation accurately and timely.
• Follow all safety, PPE, housekeeping, and Lockout/Tagout requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in training and certification activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to support operational objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of manufacturing experience; forging, metalworking, or heavy industrial experience preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full‑time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, procedures, and production documentation.
• Ability to work any shift, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications and qualifications.
• Prior forging, hot forming, or metalworking experience.
• Experience working in an aerospace, automotive, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Experience reading blueprints, engineering drawings, or manufacturing routers.
• Familiarity with material traceability, quality documentation, and inspection processes.
• Forklift, overhead crane, or other industrial equipment experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and forging environment with exposure to heat, noise, dust, vibration, and moving machinery.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, squat, reach, climb, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate equipment, handle materials, and perform inspections.
• Exposure to varying temperatures and humidity levels is common due to manufacturing processes and equipment operation.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, steel‑toed footwear, hearing protection, gloves, face shields, and other equipment as required.
• Must be able to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. 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.