Forging Shop Helper: Flexible Shifts & Growth Path

Weber Metals, Inc.; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Metals, Inc. is seeking a Helper in Paramount, CA to support the forging group across presses, die maintenance, DF saws, and coatings. The role trains into more specialized and permanent forging positions based on skill fit.

The position offers a flexible assignment across departments, with potential shift transfers and strict ITAR/EAR compliance for US citizens or permanent residents.

Qualifications

• Be able to comply with ITAR and EAR residency requirements
• Be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 90 days introductory period
• Experience in the forging or metals industry is preferred

Responsibilities

• Follow direction of the acting superior, lead man, and/or supervisor
• Maintain clean and safe working environment; embrace a clean as you go policy
• Learn the fundamentals of the forging process (i.e. Stock Temp, Die Temp, Tonnage, Lubrication, and Dwell to achieve Size, Fill, and Defect Free products)
• Learn the basic skills of the helper position which include but are not limited to: Operating hand tools and forging tools such as pry bars, tongs, sledge hammers, marking equipment, etc.
• Operating power tools such as hand grinders, wheel grinders, impact wrenches, etc. under supervision
• Operating a forklift/manipulator under supervision
• Operating different types of cranes under supervision
• Basic understanding of specialized forging equipment such as presses, furnaces, table saws, band saws, swing saws, glaze, etc.
• Understanding of more specialized aspects of the job such as: Setups (press, swing saw, die/insert holders), Spraying, driving, material handling of parts, Basic part compliance (down to size, filled, defect free)
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic Arithmetic

Verbal Communication

Computer

Add/Subtract to .010 decimal

Torching, Cutting, Welding

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Self-Starter

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Minimum 90 days introductory period

Experience in forging/metals industry preferred

Tools

Overhead Crane Operator

Job description

Weber Metals, Inc. is seeking a Helper in Paramount, CA to support the forging group across presses, die maintenance, DF saws, and coatings. The role trains into more specialized and permanent forging positions based on skill fit.

The position offers a flexible assignment across departments, with potential shift transfers and strict ITAR/EAR compliance for US citizens or permanent residents.