Forge Press Operator

Race Winning Brands; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Shift differential

Holidays & PTO

Paid personal days

401(k) match

HSA contributions

Life insurance

Product discounts

Perfect attendance bonus

Safety glasses & boots reimbursement

Parental leave

Wellness program

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Race Winning Brands is seeking a Forge Press Operator for the 2nd shift in Mentor, Ohio. The role involves moving forgings through production, assisting with die setups, and operating band saws, lathes, and laser equipment to prepare parts for finishing and shipping.

You will work with the forge crew to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery, while contributing ideas to improve speed and efficiency on the line.

Qualifications

• At least 3 months of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Clear communication in English.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Move forged parts through production stages using help from the forge crew.
• Operate and program equipment (band saw, lathe, laser) as needed.
• Assist with die setups and prepare parts for finishing and shipping.
• Keep accurate documentation and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Support team to meet quality and delivery expectations.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Safety conscious

Manual dexterity

Tools

Band saw

Lathe

Laser machine

Job description

Description

Forge Press Operator

Race Winning Brands| Full-Time| 2nd shift | Mentor, Ohio

You’ve seen our parts. Now help build them.

About Race Winning Brands:

Race Winning Brands (RWB) is a leading manufacturer of high-performance parts for the automotive and powersports markets, covering engine, transmission, electronics and complementary components. With proud roots in US manufacturing, our family of iconic brands is trusted by enthusiasts, engine builders and racers alike. We’re committed to unwavering quality, passionate about performance and proud to give back to our communities.

Requirements

As a Forge Press Operator on our 2nd shift team in Mentor, you’ll help move forgings through each step of production, from forging and heat treat to finishing and shipping. You’ll work alongside the forge crew to run equipment, assist with die setups and prepare parts for the next stage. The quality and care you put into each part help us deliver the high-performance components our customers rely on.

What you’ll do:

• Put safety first and never pass on a defect, no matter what leaves your hands.
• Work like a pit crew and bring innovation to finding better, faster and smarter ways to work.
• Assist the forge crew by moving, positioning and turning workpieces and helping install dies.
• Operate a band saw, snippers, lathe, mill and laser machine as needed, including programming a lathe for roughing.
• Grind, sand and finish parts by hand to remove cracks and prepare them for the next step.
• Load and unload blast units, heat treat ovens and crates for outside heat treating and shipping.
• Move product in wire baskets using a pallet jack and keep accurate documentation.
• Work with your team to meet customer expectations on quality and delivery.
• Take ownership of your work and look for ways to make it better.
• Help keep our workplace safe, organized and respectful.

What you bring:

• Passion for what you do and pride in your work.
• A commitment to showing up, following through and doing the right thing.
• At least 3 months of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to keep up with steady production demands.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Clear communication skills in English.
• A commitment to safety and quality.

Nice to have:

Machine operator experience and basic computer skills.

Why RWB:

• Health, dental and vision insurance – effective day 1, with substantial company contribution to medical and dental premiums
• Shift differential pay (if applicable)
• 9 paid holidays + paid Thank You Day(s) – effective day 1
• Paid time off
• Paid personal days
• 401(k) match up to 3.5% – eligible after 30 days, immediate vesting
• Employer HSA contributions – up to $1,100 a year
• Life insurance and short-term disability – 100% company paid
• Employee discounts on products from our brands, including Corsa, Wiseco, JE Pistons, Manley and Rekluse
• Monetary award for perfect attendance
• Prescription safety glasses and work boot reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness program with medical premium credit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• $1,000 referral bonus

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

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 job functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Personal protective equipment is required including but not limited to gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection.