Forge Press Operator

About the position

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Press Operator to set up and operate all shop presses. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing essential duties satisfactorily, ensuring quality and safety in operations, and maintaining a clean work environment. The role requires understanding of press operations, safety protocols, and the ability to monitor and adjust machinery as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates a press using closed forging dies.
• Understands the operation of all presses, related equipment and equipment functions.
• Understands press safety.
• Can operate and setup induction furnaces.
• Understands and can operate gas and electric slot and rotary furnaces.
• Follows all applicable ISO procedures.
• Meets production standards.
• Keeps dies in alignment and makes adjustments to the machine as required for correct operation.
• Monitors the quality of forgings for worn or broken characteristics, improper trimming, or other conditions which would result in imperfect forgings.
• Makes sure equipment and work area are clean at the end of each shift.
• Performs daily activities in the safest possible manner and reports safety problems, both existing and potential, to supervisor.
• May assist in training new employees.
• Notifies immediate supervisor of any malfunctions in tooling, equipment or problems with the production crew.
• Controls the operation of the forging furnace, operates electric and/or other heating equipment.
• Makes all necessary re-strikes.
• Proper use of calipers.
• Familiar with basic metal flow and die design principles.
• Understands special characteristics of different metals.
• Has basic knowledge of press preventative maintenance techniques.
• Can operate all presses.
• Able to check match visually.
• Able to edge bars.
• Knows ISO procedures.
• Knows how to control scale.
• Able to complete paperwork properly.
• Proper use of tongs.
• Maintains good attendance record.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must be able to perform essential duties with minimal supervision.
• Must have prior press experience.
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, safety rules and procedure manuals.