Forge Supervisor & Precision Blacksmith

Harrington; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrington is seeking a Blacksmith in South Holland, Illinois. The role involves heating steel and shaping materials using various tools and equipment. Responsibilities include measuring product specifications, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to operate various blacksmith tools. The position requires teamwork and effective communication. Interested individuals should apply to join a dedicated and skilled team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or acceptable equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, and other specifications.
• Ability to operate various measuring tools.
• Hand tool experience including grinders, hammers, tongs.
• Ability to manipulate heated material in forges.

Responsibilities

• Measure completed product to verify conformance to specifications.
• Utilize Di-Acro and Pedrick and hydraulic presses.
• Examine completed workpieces for defects.
• Read work orders to determine specifications.
• Load metal pieces of material into dies.
• Interpret complex blueprints.
• Heat metal pieces until hot enough.
• Apply various methods to harden or temper metal.
• Inspect finished products for quality standards.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Good communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to interpret blueprints

Ability to operate various measuring tools

Hand tool experience

Ability to manipulate heated material

Team oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Grinders

Hammers

Tongs

Pliers

Job description

Harrington is seeking a Blacksmith in South Holland, Illinois. The role involves heating steel and shaping materials using various tools and equipment. Responsibilities include measuring product specifications, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to operate various blacksmith tools. The position requires teamwork and effective communication. Interested individuals should apply to join a dedicated and skilled team.