Press Operator

Overview

Position Summary:

The Forge Press Operator must be capable of setting up a forge press in a minimal amount of time. The operation consists of transferring a heated billet to forged product by processing through a forge press which includes trim operation. The individual must be able to set-up and operate an induction heater, reducer roll, and pierce press. Duties include clean-up, minor machine repair, stocking of billets, hopper feeding, and other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Responsibilities

KEY TASKS

• Work from drawings, specifications, and formulas in manufacturing involving detail.
• The use of and interpretation of measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, scales, electric meters and oscilloscopes.
• Set up and operation of Forge Press.
• Set up and operation of Induction Heater.
• Set up and operation of reducer roll.
• Set up and operation of Pierce Press.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• The uses of judgment to comply with instructions.
• Work involves prescribed routines, methods or practices which allow for the making of minor decisions.
• The ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals and fractions.