Forge Setup Technician: Drive Quality & Productivity

Dauch; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch is seeking a Forge Setup professional to coordinate equipment setups and process controls in Ridgway, PA. You will work with supervision and manufacturing teams to ensure high quality, safe, and productive operations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, tooling, and robot interfaces, ensuring proper part handling, and assisting with preventive maintenance. A background in manufacturing and a focus on quality are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Manufacturing background preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow all environmental, health, and safety requirements at all times.
• Meet established production targets and quality goals.
• Monitor product quality and provide feedback to maintain process consistency.
• Set up machines, fixturing, tooling, and program loading.
• Assist with lubrication systems and related equipment as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance per schedules.
• Verify machine efficiencies and scrap reduction objectives.
• Identify process improvements to enhance quality and productivity.
• Support training and development of employees as needed.
• Perform SPC checks and use gauges/inspection equipment to verify conformance.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Gauges

Inspection equipment

Job description

Dauch is seeking a Forge Setup professional to coordinate equipment setups and process controls in Ridgway, PA. You will work with supervision and manufacturing teams to ensure high quality, safe, and productive operations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, tooling, and robot interfaces, ensuring proper part handling, and assisting with preventive maintenance. A background in manufacturing and a focus on quality are essential.