Forge Operator I

Forge Operator I position responsible for working as a crew helper on presses within the Forge, assisting in the forgings and forming of various types of materials and shapes.

Requirements

• Work as a crew member performing duties related to the forge operation under the direction of the Supervisor/Forge Operator II.
• Ability to operate the manipulator and other required equipment.
• Charge steel into furnaces prior to forging, when required.
• Operate furnace doors, light furnaces, use and read furnace instrumentation, assist in forging operation as a floor man.
• Place punches on forging, paddle forging, operate cutting and scarfing torch, clean scale from forging as material is being forged.
• Stamp identification markings on forging by hand or power activated tool.
• Stack brick in furnace openings.
• Change jaws and dies.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties associated to the proper function and operation of the forge area.
• Complete clerical duties.