Forging Machine Operator

DRiV Incorporated; Maryville (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV Incorporated in Maryville, MO seeks a Forging Technician to set up and operate Goss machining and assembly equipment, rotate through operations, and contribute to safety and quality.

You will verify parts meet tolerances, document measurements, perform daily production and housekeeping, and assist with TPMs while following work instructions.

The role emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and compliance with environmental, health, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• Lift truck license required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Goss machining and assembly equipment, including robots and CNC machinery.
• Obtain work orders and verify current process sheet information on prints.
• Operate a lift truck to move product as needed.
• Verify parts are machined within tolerance and correctly identified.
• Record measurements and daily production data.
• Rotate between operations on a fixed schedule.
• Clean area, remove chips and coolant, and perform housekeeping.
• Follow work instructions and safety procedures; participate in 5S improvements.

Skills

Lift Truck Driver's License

Education

High School Degree or GED

Job description

1 Education and/or Experience

• 1.1 High School Degree or GED

2 Additional Responsibilities

3 Other Skills

• 3.1 Lift Truck Drivers License

4 Job Description/Summary

• 4.1 Comply with all Safety and Quality procedures
• 4.2 Meet production demands established by team lead and supervisor without compromising Safety or quality.
• 4.3 Set up and operate machining and assembly equipment in accordance with Set up and work instructions
• 4.4 Verify parts produced Meet Quality standards by completing and documenting Quality checks in accordance with standards at every step of processing
• 4.5 When needed operate a lift truck to bring and remove product from the area
• 4.6 Record daily production on production card and scrap produced on scrap card
• 4.7 Perform daily inspection and TPM's in accordance with instruction.
• 4.8 Performs general housekeeping duties of area ensuring area is clean for follow on shift
• 4.9 Performs other assignments as required
• 4.10 Contribute ideas for Safety, quality, process and 5S improvements within the facility
• 4.11 Forging Technician
• 4.12 To machine and assemble outer tie rod ends to meet specifications to produce a quality steering component according to the production schedule.
• 4.13 Performs other assignments (or duties) as required.

5 Essential Functions

• 5.1 Set up and operating Goss machining and assembly equipment, including but not limited to, robots, cnc machining center, punch press, threader, washer, bend press, spinner; assemble components prior to spinning.
• 5.2 Obtain work order and verify that process sheet information is current on machining and assembly prints.
• 5.3 Operate a lift truck to bring and remove product from the area.
• 5.4 Verify parts are machined within tolerance and that the correct components are used and noted on the Parts Identification Tag.
• 5.5 Document measurement of parts.
• 5.6 Record daily production on production card and scrap produced on scrap card.
• 5.7 Will rotate between different operations on a predetermined schedule.
• 5.8 Remove chips, scrap and coolant from area and recharge coolant/lubricant in equipment.
• 5.9 Performs general housekeeping duties of area.
• 5.10 Follow information provided on Work Instruction Sheets.
• 5.11 Comply with all environmental, health, and safety practices, policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure a safe and healthful working environment; prevent pollution, and practice waste minimization to make continual improvements in the safety and health of all employees and the environment.

6 Safety & Environmental Information

• 6.1 Comply with all environmental, health, and safety practices, policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure a safe and healthful working environment; prevent pollution, and practice waste minimization to make continual improvements in the safety and health of all employees and the environment.