Shop Helper - Verdi, NV

Job Title

Helper assists in all aspects of the Die Forge Operations Department. Shop Worker I has a flexible role in the Die Forge group as they are moved into various areas of the operation as needed.

Job Description

Hourly Range: $22.00 - $23.00

All Applicants must comply with ITAR requirements. US Citizens or Permanent Residents only.

Summary: Helper assists in all aspects of the Die Forge Operations Department. Shop Worker I has a flexible role in the Die Forge group as they are moved into various areas of the operation as needed. This includes Presses, Die Maintenance, DF Saws, MFG Tech, Coatings Tech, and Utility positions.

Equipment Skills Level Requirements = minimum 10 points (internal skills matrix) and 1 pt. forklift, 1 pt. mechanical, and 1 pt. any piece of equipment.

Master Level = 4

Expert Level = 3

Moderate Level = 2

Basic Level = 1

Major Job Duties:

Core responsibilities include:

Follow direction of the acting superior, lead man, and/or supervisor

Maintain clean and safe working environment; embrace a clean as you go policy

Learn the fundamentals of the forging process (i.e. Stock Temp, Die Temp, Tonnage, Lubrication, and Dwell to achieve Size, Fill, and Defect Free products)

Learn the basic skills of the Shop Worker I, position which include but are not limited to:

Operating hand tools and forging tools such as pry bars, tongs, sledgehammers, marking equipment, etc.

Operating power tools such as hand grinders, wheel grinders, impact wrenches, etc. under supervision

Operating a forklift/manipulator under supervision

Operating different types of cranes under supervision

Basic understanding of specialized forging equipment such as presses, furnaces, table saws, band saws, swing saws, glaze, etc.

Understanding of more specialized aspects of the job such as:

Setups (press, swing saw, die/insert holders)

Spraying, driving, material handling of parts

Basic part compliance (down to size, filled, defect free)

Additional Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned

Equipment:

Press (3200, 8K, 15K)

Load and unload material with supervision

Perform basic spray techniques with supervision

Basic understanding of furnaces, temps and loading

Basic understanding of die setups

Saw (Stock, Trim, Table)

Basic operation of equipment without supervision

Perform basic tool changes without supervision

Layout and saw simple complexity and perform to Weber Metals quality and productivity standards

Die Maintenance

Ensure used dies are replaced in their designated storage area

Load dies into die furnace without supervision

Inspect, clean, and perform basic maintenance on dies/tooling in accordance with WM best practice post forging operations

Etchline

Load and organize etch line baskets without supervision

Basic cleaning of tanks with minimal supervision

Understand how to identify parts with workorders and part numbers

Repair

Understand remove basic forging defects in blockers through grinding, sanding, or polishing and properly blending to not cause a defect in a subsequent operation with supervision

De-burr sharp edges on parts

Execute 5S, FOD, Haz Waste procedures daily

Ring Mill

Configure mill in setup mode and make setup with supervision

Basic knowledge of mandrels and other ring mill tooling

Material Handling

Load and unload trucks with supervision

Record material transfer between plants with guidance

Able to correctly organize and stack pallets under supervision

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must:

Be able to comply with ITAR and EAR residency requirements

Be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Experience in the forging or metals industry is preferred.

Scores 0-2 on the skills matrix