Forge Production Trainee

HANWHA Materials; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Life, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Performance Pay

Paid holidays

Perfect Attendance Bonus

Job summary

HANWHA Materials in Midway, GA is hiring a Forge Production Trainee to join our heavy industrial forging team. This hourly entry-level role supports multiple departments, including Forge, Heat Treat, and Coating, with duties ranging from setting up presses to inspecting finished parts.

The position requires flexibility to rotate across departments and to work any shift. A starting wage of $21/hour applies, with potential increases after achieving level 1 qualifications within 3½–6 months, plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship not available.
• Must be able to work any shift and rotate across departments.
• Subject to pre-employment drug test, physical, and background check.
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up presses and assist with die changes.
• Move product in/out of the furnace and check temperatures.
• Operate equipment for machining and inspections; use hand and power tools.
• Coat parts and perform related general manufacturing work.
• Support multiple departments: Forge, Heat Treat, Coating and Conditioning.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Rotate departments

Extreme heat/cold tolerance

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Machining equipment

Job description

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Forge Production Trainee

Full Time Midway Georgia, Midway, GA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1000

Responsibilities

MUST be able to work ANY shift (days, nights, and/or weekends)

Shift times are based on department assignment. Shifts could vary between 8 hours, 10 hours, or 12 hours depending on the department.

Starting wage of $21/hour. Pay increase upon receiving level 1 qualifications (within 3 ½ - 6 months depending on candidate training). Candidates will be subject to a 90-day probationary and training period.

Our Savannah Operations is a heavy industrial forging manufacturing plant located in Midway, Georgia, employs approximately 170 people and is poised for growth!

We have immediate openings for Production Trainees. The Production Trainee position is an hourly entry level manufacturing job and can be placed in any one of our major departments: Forge, Heat Treat, Coating and Conditioning, etc.

Candidates will perform a variety of tasks including the following: setting up the presses, assisting with die changes, manually moving product in and out of the furnace, checking temperatures, operating equipment for machining and inspections, operating hand tools, grinding parts, coating parts, and other related general manufacturing work.

Job Requirements:

• Candidates must have the flexibility to rotate in different positions throughout the plant
• Candidates MUST be able to work any shift
• Subject to preemployment contingencies: drug test, physical, and background check

Company Benefits:

We offer eligible employees a strong benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with financial security, health and well-being. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a variety of benefit programs:

• Weekly pay; shift differential for night shift
• Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, and other Company benefits
• 401(k) with Company retirement contribution and Company match
• Performance Pay based on business performance
• Paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Bonus

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
• MUST be able to work ANY shift. Shift times are based on department assignment. Shifts could vary between 8 hours, 10 hours, or 12 hours depending on the department.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience
• 1+ years of experience operating mobile equipment
• 1+ years of experience using hand tools, power tools, and other related equipment

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in extreme heat, extreme cold, and be exposed to dust and smoke in the work environment on a daily basis.

Continuously required to wear common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats.

Ability to use computers.

Ability to read and understand work instructions.

Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions.

Continuously required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The ability to raise/lower an object with control by reaching near floor, knee, waist, or chest levels.

The ability to keep or regain balance or remain upright when walking on varying surfaces.

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements with fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, place or assemble.

The ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.