Machine Operator

Bonney Forge; Mount Union (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan

Pension

Job summary

Bonney Forge is seeking a full-time forging operator to form steel bars into raw forgings using a press forge and trim setter. The work rotates through three stations for a full shift, handling hot metal with tongs and following strict safety protocols.

Responsibilities include forming, trimming, material handling, setup, and cleanup, with attention to precise measurements and quality as well as following instructions and working with coworkers.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions precisely.
• Ability to get along with coworkers.
• Ability to present information clearly in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and understand measurements.
• Must wear required PPE and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate forge and trim equipment across three stations per shift.
• Maneuver hot pieces with tongs and load into dies and conveyors.
• Perform material handling and housekeeping duties to keep work area clean.
• Set up dies and align components according to specs.
• Work safely and follow all plant rules and PPE requirements.

Skills

Follow instructions

Co-worker relations

Present information (1-on-1)

Basic arithmetic

Safety compliance

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

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

Benefits

• 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