Skilled Forge Manipulator Operator – 3 Shifts

Precision Castparts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking an experienced machinist/operator to load materials in furnaces, forge parts, and feed presses. You will assist with die setup, oversee tempering processes, and manage quench operations.

The role emphasizes safe handling of heavy equipment, blueprint interpretation, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Shift flexibility and PPE adherence are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3+ years related experience.
• Proficiency reading blueprints and specifications.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is beneficial.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load material in furnace to be forged and pull from the furnace and charge into press.
• Assist with die setup, tear down, trim operation, checking furnace temperature for correct setting, ensure parts are stamped, pulling baskets and putting back in quench tank where applicable.
• After removing, air cool, water quench, fan cool or trim as applicable.
• Build blockers, grippers, staging for 14K dies.

Skills

Manipulator operation

Press operation

Blueprint reading

Team player

PPE compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Machine tools

CNC machining centers

Job description

Precision Castparts is seeking an experienced machinist/operator to load materials in furnaces, forge parts, and feed presses. You will assist with die setup, oversee tempering processes, and manage quench operations.

The role emphasizes safe handling of heavy equipment, blueprint interpretation, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Shift flexibility and PPE adherence are required.