Forging Operator - 2nd Shift

Columbus McKinnon; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon in Chattanooga Greenwood TN is seeking a Forging Operator for the 2nd shift to operate crew-serviced drop hammers and die forgers. The role requires interpreting manufacturing prints and work orders to set up equipment and run products.

You will work in a fast-paced crew environment, performing setups, adjustments, and quality verifications using gauges. PPE and a clean, safe workspace are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to interpret manufacturing prints and work order packets.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to interpret drawings and work orders to setup equipment and run products.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate all machines in the work center.
• Adjust machines to produce acceptable products.
• Set up and run a variety of trim presses.
• Verify product quality using prints and gauges.
• Work effectively in a crew in a fast-paced environment.
• Wear required PPE and keep the workspace clean and safe.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Print interpretation

Instruction interpretation

Drawings interpretation

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Tools

Trim presses

Job description

Career Opportunities: Forging Operator - 2nd Shift (3209)

Requisition ID3209-Posted10/15/2026-Chattanooga Greenwood TN

The purpose of this position is to provide forged products produced on crew-serviced drop hammers and die forgers. These positions operate various work centers comprised of multiple pieces of equipment arranged in work cells. Many products are produced using combinations of forging machines and auxiliary equipment in these cells.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Setup and operate all machines and equipment in this work center.
• Adjust as necessary to produce an acceptable product.
• Must be able to set up and run a variety of trim presses.
• Verify product quality by using manufacturing prints and gauges.
• Must be able to work in a crew and fast paced environment.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment as required for this work center.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Must be able to interpret documents such as manufacturing prints and work order packets.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to interpret drawings and work order packets to setup equipment and run acceptable products.
• Ability to lift/lower/push/pull up to 40 lbs. safely.

Required Qualifications

• Previous forging experience preferred. Most maintain a safe work environment, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.