Forge Operator II: Heating & Die-Change Expert

Ellwood Crankshaft & Machine Company; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ELLWOOD Crankshaft Group in Sharon, PA, is seeking a Forge Operator II to support our multi-directional forging press work-center. You will coordinate forge heating, material handling, and die changes, while assisting with related forging functions and quality inspections.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to safety, and the ability to work with engineering and maintenance teams to improve processes. Rotating shifts and overtime may apply to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Knowledge/experience with forging or other applicable manufacturing equipment.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize development projects and daily responsibilities.
• Must be results oriented with a strong desire to succeed.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, strong math skills.
• Must have the ability to successfully transfer knowledge and train others in best practices.
• Thorough understanding of our manufacturing processes.
• Understanding and ability to layout and stage parts as required.
• Desire for continuous improvement - ability to find better ways of doing things.
• Ability to work well with a team while also working independently.

Responsibilities

• Daily coordination and execution of forge heating and material handling (parts and dies) activities based on the forge schedule.
• Coordination and execution of safe and efficient set-up of ECG's clam shell forging furnaces per product-specific set-up requirements.
• Coordinate with the press operator to ensure safe and repeatable transfer of bar material from the furnace to the press with crane automation within the minimum amount of time per product-specific transfer requirements.
• Provide input during engineering reviews, development and testing of new products and processes, including furnaces, tooling, and material handling devices
• Work closely with the product development engineer during all phases of the project, from trials through production hand-off
• Troubleshoot equipment issues through collaboration with ECG maintenance, engineering and forging crew personnel
• Execute periodic (daily/weekly/monthly) preventive maintenance on heating, material handling and inspection equipment.
• Collaborate with ECG Maintenance to develop and sustain preventive maintenance plans and best-practices
• Ensure forge quality control and continuous improvement by troubleshooting quality issues, developing and maintaining in-process quality inspections, and focusing on continuous improvement by identifying, eliminating and preventing obstacles to efficient product flow, quality, and efficiency
• Ensure safe and efficient die assembly into the press using ECG's customized die rigging with crane automation
• Assist in forging support processes such as die assembly, in-process inspection, and flash removal as well as any other forging support activities. Must be able to demonstrate and maintain competency in these job functions.
• Collaborate with Forging engineers to optimize forge heating and material handling process sequences as well as setup information contained in blueprints
• Develop/Improve and validate new product recipes for heating by conducting heating trials and furnace surveys
• Review new product inquiries with Engineering to aid in developing routes and estimates with input on forge heating
• Observes all safety rules and regulations and proactively leads safety improvements

Skills

High School Diploma

Driver's License

Forging Experience

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational Skills

Communication

Math Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Crane Operation

Job description

ELLWOOD Crankshaft Group in Sharon, PA, is seeking a Forge Operator II to support our multi-directional forging press work-center. You will coordinate forge heating, material handling, and die changes, while assisting with related forging functions and quality inspections.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to safety, and the ability to work with engineering and maintenance teams to improve processes. Rotating shifts and overtime may apply to meet production needs.