Forging Operator

Enerstaff; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Enerstaff in Spring, TX is seeking a Forge Operator (Temp-to-Hire) to set up, run, and maintain heavy forging equipment, read blueprints, and verify parts meet exact tolerances.

You will manage dies, load and unload material, monitor operations, perform basic inspections, and document output while adhering to safety policies. Shift is 5am-3:30pm, ASAP start, with background/drug screen required.

Qualifications

• Operate or tend presses and forging equipment following procedures and production standards.
• Perform basic measurements and visual checks to verify part quality.
• Report issues and nonconforming parts per procedures.

Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Read blueprints, work orders, and specs to set ram pressures, stroke depths, and sequences.
• Die Management: Install, adjust, or remove dies and hammers using hand tools and overhead cranes.
• Material Handling: Heat metal or feed stock into presses, hammers, and rolls.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished parts with measurement tools to ensure design tolerances.
• Maintenance: Troubleshoot, clear jams, and perform routine repairs on equipment.

Skills

Machine setup

Die management

Material handling

Quality control

Job description

Forging Operator (Temp-to-Hire)

Pay: $18-$22/ hour

Location: Spring, TX 77373

Shift: 5am-3:30pm Mon-Sat

Pay: $18-$22

Start: ASAP

A forging operator sets up, runs, and maintains heavy machinery to shape metal or plastic parts under high pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Read blueprints, work orders, and technical specs to set ram pressures, stroke depths, and operational sequences.
• Die Management: Install, adjust, or remove dies and hammers using hand tools and overhead cranes.
• Material Handling: Heat metal in furnaces or feed cold stock into presses, hammers, and forging rolls.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished parts with measuring tools to verify they match exact design tolerances.
• Maintenance: Perform basic troubleshooting, clear jams, and do routine repairs on equipment.

Requirements

• Operate or tend assigned presses and forging equipment after setup has been completed, following established procedures and production standards.
• Load, unload, move, and position materials or parts using approved methods, hand tools, hoisting devices, forklifts, or other material-handling equipment as trained and authorized.
• Monitor machine operation and part flow during production; watch for obvious defects, abnormal sounds, equipment issues, or unsafe conditions and notify supervision when concerns arise.
• Perform basic visual checks and simple measurements as instructed to help confirm parts meet work order and quality requirements.
• Separate, identify, or report nonconforming parts, scrap, or rework items according to company procedures.
• Assist with cleaning parts, removing debris, organizing tools, and maintaining housekeeping in the work area.
• Communicate production status, part counts, equipment concerns, safety issues, and quality concerns to supervisors, leads, quality personnel, maintenance, or other operators as needed.
• Review and follow assigned job orders, work instructions, and production requirements as directed by the supervisor, lead, or setup personnel.
• Complete required production and basic inspection documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including recording part counts, scrap, rework, downtime, and other required job information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality Assurance requirements; wear required personal protective equipment and follow safe work practices in the forging area.
• Report injuries, accidents, near misses, equipment concerns, quality issues, or unsafe conditions to a supervisor or manager immediately.
• Must pass background and drug screen