Forge Hammer Helper I

Hammer Helper

Under the direction of the Blacksmith and Forge Supervisor, the Hammer Helper assists the Blacksmith and other members of the forging crew perform the forging operation.

Duties and responsibilities include the following; other duties may be required and assigned at any time:

• Transfers and/or lifts metal parts to and from workstations such as furnace, hammer, anvil using pick ups or manipulator.
• Places punches on parts to set up hole punching operations.
• Rotates, turns and flips parts during the hammer operation using shears, bolsters, and levers to move parts.
• Removes scale from work piece and dies, using broom.
• Marks material with specified information using metal stamp and sledge hammer.
• Uses graphite, coal and other lubricants throughout the forging process.
• Measures rough and finished parts with measuring tools to ensure fit in ring roller.
• Conducts set-up of sizing equipment.
• Operate overhead crane.
• Operate forklift and/or manipulator and refuel with propane.
• Grind surfaces of finished parts, using portable and stationary power grinders.
• Responsible for housekeeping.
• Must have an understanding and knowledge of company procedures and work instructions.
• Maintains a safe and organized workstation and follows all company policy, safety and procedures.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or experience: High school diploma or GED and six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, licenses, registrations: Ability to access and operate a forklift and other powered industrial equipment to approved OSHA standards.

Physical demand: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.