Machine Operator

Bonney Forge Corporation; Mount Union (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Bonney Forge Corporation is hiring for a full-time forging worker responsible for forming steel bars into raw forgings using a press forge and trim setter. The role involves rotating through three stations across a shift, handling hot steel with tongs and operating foot-controlled presses and trim machines.

The job requires strict adherence to PPE and safety rules, ability to follow detailed instructions, and good cooperation with coworkers.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow instructions and work safely.
• Ability to get along with co-workers and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Form raw steel into forgings using a press forge and trim setter.
• Maneuver work pieces with tongs at waist level and position in dies.
• Operate press and trim machines via foot controls and align dies as specified.
• Perform material handling and cleanup; maintain work area and equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

PPE compliance

Follow instructions

Manual dexterity

Job description

Job description

General Description

Employees in this job are responsible for the forming of steel bar into raw forgings using a press forge and trim setter. The job is done by rotating through 3 "stations" for an entire shift.

Essential Job Functions and Duties

Maneuvers work piece using 3' long tongs at waist level into the die to form it to shape. (65%)

Forging (20 minutes per hour)

Using tongs, pick up hot steel and place into first position.

Activate foot control to cycle press (machine).

Using tongs, pick up hot piece and place into second position.

Activate foot control to cycle press.

Using tongs, pick up hot piece and place into third position.

Activate foot control to cycle press.

Using tongs, pick up hot piece and place on conveyor belt.

Trimming (20 minutes per hour)

Using tongs, pick up hot piece and place in trim bed (machine)

Activate foot control to cycle trim press.

Pick up scrap and discard into bin.

Material handling and cleanup (25%)

Set-up material (10 minutes per hour)

Lift bars of steel from knee level to shoulder level and place on bar feeder.

Cleanup (10 minutes per hour)

Use broom or shovel to lift metal scale from floor into waste bin.

Assembles, installs, and aligns dies in press according to specifications. (10%)

Job Specifications

Ability to follow instructions.

Ability to get along with co-workers.

Must be able to effectively present information in one on one in small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.

Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense, understanding, carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to solve on the job problems.

Must wear all required PPE and follow safety and work rules.

A full benefits package is available after a 60 day probationary period that includes medical, prescription, life and disability insurance, dental, 401K, pension, 10 paid holidays, vacation, and much more!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $16.87 per hour

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: One location