Shop Helper - Verdi, NV

Weber Metals Inc.; Reno Junction (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Metals Inc. in California is seeking a Shop Worker I to assist in all aspects of the Die Forge Operations. The role is flexible, moving through Presses, Die Maintenance, DF Saws, MFG Tech, Coatings Tech, and Utility tasks to support production.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with forging/metals experience preferred. ITAR/EAR residency requirements apply; you will follow directions, maintain a safe workspace, and learn forging fundamentals under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in forging or metals industry preferred.
• Scores 0-2 on the skills matrix.

Responsibilities

• Follow supervisor directions to support the Die Forge operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment with a 'clean as you go' policy.
• Learn fundamentals of the forging process (stock temp, die temp, tonnage, lubrication, dwell).
• Operate hand tools and forging tools under supervision.
• Operate forklift/manipulator and cranes under supervision.
• Basic understanding of dies, furnaces, and related equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

**All Applicants must comply with ITAR requirements. US Citizens or Permanent Residents only.**

SUMMARY

Helper assists in all aspects of the Die Forge Operations Department. Shop Worker I has a flexible role in the Die Forge group as they are moved into various areas of the operation as needed. This includes Presses, Die Maintenance, DF Saws, MFG Tech, Coatings Tech, and Utility positions.

Equipment Skills Level Requirements = minimum 10 points (internal skills matrix) and 1 pt. forklift, 1 pt. mechanical, and 1 pt. any piece of equipment.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES

Core responsibilities include:

• 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 Shop Worker I, position which include but are not limited to:
• Operating hand tools and forging tools such as pry bars, tongs, sledgehammers, 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)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned

EQUIPMENT

• Load and unload material with supervision
• Perform basic spray techniques with supervision
• Basic understanding of furnaces, temps and loading

SAW (STOCK, TRIM, TABLE)

• Basic operation of equipment without supervision
• Perform basic tool changes without supervision
• Layout and saw simple complexity and perform to Weber Metals quality and productivity standards

DIE MAINTENACE

• Ensure used dies are replaced in their designated storage area
• Load dies into die furnace without supervision
• Inspect, clean, and perform basic maintenance on dies/tooling in accordance with WM best practice post forging operations

ETCHLINE

• Load and organize etch line baskets without supervision
• Basic cleaning of tanks with minimal supervision
• Understand how to identify parts with workorders and part numbers

REPAIR

• Understand remove basic forging defects in blockers through grinding, sanding, or polishing and properly blending to not cause a defect in a subsequent operation with supervision
• De-burr sharp edges on parts

MATERIAL HANNDLING

• Load and unload trucks with supervision
• Record material transfer between plants with guidance
• Able to correctly organize and stack pallets under supervision

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must:

• Be able to comply with ITAR and EAR residency requirements
• Be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Experience in the forging or metals industry is preferred.
• Scores 0-2 on the skills matrix

Skills

Required

Verbal Communication Expert

Expert

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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