Tee Forge Operator

Tube Forgings of America; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with annual reviews

Vacation after 1 year; up to 5 weeks

Personal holiday

Nine paid holidays

Paid sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Paid leave and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Annual employee events

Job summary

Tube Forgings of America, Inc. produces a full range of Tee department products using hydraulic presses, furnaces, and related equipment. New employees receive extensive training from experienced operators and join a team with strong retention and competitive pay.

The role involves operating presses, inspecting parts with gauges, and maintaining production documentation while following safety and quality procedures. Benefits include vacation, holidays, health options, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Perform basic math.
• Ability to concentrate, make decisions, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to listen, understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to work a variety of roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate departmental machinery, including hydraulic presses, furnaces, air hoists, and forklifts.
• Set up and operate hydraulic presses such as punch presses and flattening presses.
• Inspect products using precision gauges and dimensional measuring instruments to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Utilize burning equipment, including hand torches, to cut, trim, and modify materials as required.
• Maintain accurate and thorough production and process documentation, including forging reports, procedures, and timecards.
• Fabricate tools and perform minor fabrication tasks to support production needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic math

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Listening skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We offer Stable, Rewarding CareersDay shift - Monday - Thursday 5am to 3pm, paid lunch with overtime on Friday – Weekends offTube Forgings of America, Inc. (TFA) is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of steel piping system weld fittings. Since 1955, TFA has been manufacturing fittings for high-pressure, high-temperature piping systems. With a focus on quality products, availability, and excellent Customer Service, TFA manufactures a wide range of elbows, tees, and other types of steel pipe fittings.New employees at TFA receive extensive training under the guidance of experienced operators. TFA and Zidell Companies have exceptional employee retention and are committed to ensuring a rewarding career for our staff as well as competitive pay and benefits.Great benefits offered including:Competitive pay with annual reviewsTwo (2) weeks of vacation after 1 year and then up to 5 weeks depending on length of serviceOne (1) annual paid Personal HolidayNine (9) paid Holidays annuallyTwo (2) weeks of sick time accrued annuallyMedical, Dental, and Vision options the first of the month after date of hire401(k) with a matchProfit SharingPaid cash bonusesPaid leave and Long-Term Disability benefits at no costTuition ReimbursementCompany sponsored Wellness ProgramAnnual employee events including company picnic, holiday celebrations, and much moreOn the job trainingFree on-site parkingSummary:Efficiently and safely produce the full range of Tee Department products by operating multiple machines and utilizing a variety of manufacturing processes.Requires proficiency and understanding of the essential work instructions and operating and quality control procedures that govern:Operate departmental machinery, including hydraulic presses, furnaces, air hoists, and forklifts.Set up and operate hydraulic presses such as punch presses and flattening presses.Inspect products using precision gauges and dimensional measuring instruments to ensure compliance with specifications.Utilize burning equipment, including hand torches, to cut, trim, and modify materials as required.Maintain accurate and thorough production and process documentation, including forging reports, procedures, and timecards.Fabricate tools and perform minor fabrication tasks to support production needs.Other duties as assignedWork environment:Extensive exposure to all outside weather conditions and inside factory environment such as dirt, smoke, grease, noise, oil, graphite, lubricants, cold and or hot environmental conditions.Continuous exposure to presses, hoists, bevel machines, electrically controlled handheld boom, furnaces, forklifts, overhead cranes, grinders, hand tools, inspection equipment, welders, band saws, stamp machines, hot steel, conveyors, hydraulic boom, and tilt table.Physical demands:Constant lifting to a maximum of 75 lbs., bending, twisting, stretching.Work requires regular to continuous physical effort; stand on feet entire 10-hour shift, extreme heat from forges.Wear protective equipment required in all production areas including coveralls or long sleeves, gloves, hard hat, hearing protection, metatarsal steel toed boots, safety glasses with side shields.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Required education and experience:Proven verbal and written communication skills.Perform basic math.Ability to concentrate, make decisions, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.Ability to listen, understand and follow instructions.Ability to work a variety of roles.Preferred education and experience:Previous press operation experience preferred.High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Job training for this position is provided by department