Forge Operator I

ELLWOOD Group Inc; Corry (Erie County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Safety training programs

Job summary

A leading forging company based in Corry, PA, is seeking a Forge Operator I to assist in the forging and forming of materials. The role includes operating various tools and equipment, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring efficient operations in a rotating shift environment. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and are expected to work overtime as required. This position offers a unique opportunity in a growing manufacturing field.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.
• Experience with hand and power tools required.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Supervisor/Forge Operator II.
• Charge steel into furnaces for forging.
• Perform maintenance duties and keep work area safe.

Skills

Ability to operate the manipulator

Knowledge of forge operations

Preventative maintenance skills

Education

High School or better

Tools

Hand tools

Power Hand Tools

Pneumatic Tools

Forklift

Job description

ENF Corry PA
ENF Corry PA
441 East Main St
Corry, PA 16407, USA

There are Forge Operator I position(s) based in Corry, PA but from time to time may have to report to the Irvine/Warren plants that maybe awarded in the near future. The successful candidate(s) may be required to work rotating shifts, including 24/7 and in some areas, there may be seven-day continuous schedules and there will be times when overtime work (over 40 hours/week) will be mandatory.

Forge Operator I - This position is responsible to work as a crew helper on presses within the Forge, assist in the forgings and forming of various types of materials and shapes.

Essential Job Functions – but not limited to the following:

• Work as a crew member performing duties related to the forge operation under the direction of the Supervisor/Forge Operator II.
• Ability to operate the manipulator and other required equipment.
• Charge steel into furnaces prior to forging, when required.
• Operate furnace doors, light furnaces, use and read furnace instrumentation, assist in forging operation as a floor man.
• Place punches on forging, paddle forging, operate cutting and scarfing torch, clean scale from forging as material is being forged.
• Stamp identification markings on forging by hand or power activated tool.
• Change jaws and dies.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties associated to the proper function and operation of the forge area.
• Complete clerical duties.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

• Hand tools, Power Hand Tools, Pneumatic Tools
• Motorized Equipment (generators, pressure washer, forklift, etc.) and Heavy Equipment (Loader, lift, etc)
• Forging hammer, press, straightening press, manipulator, forklift, crane, sledge hammer, punches, shovels, brooms, punching rings, paddles, grinders, cutting and scarfing torch, pile driver, shims, dies, die key, furnaces, spacer bars, measuring devices, hand and power activated stamping machine, material handling equipment and other tools common to the forging trade.
• Various ferrous and non-ferrous metals, oxygen, cutting gas, compressed air, fire brick, oil dry, water and other supplies such as die lubricant, hot chalk, paint, lubricants, mica, and heat retardant covers needed for forging operations.

OTHER DUTIES

• Maintain working area in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings
• Perform all other duties as required.

Regular attendance as scheduled is an essential function.

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/ females/veterans/individuals withdisabilities /sexual orientation/gender identity.

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Education

Preferred

High School or better in Unspecified.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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