Forge Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Forge Operator

Day Shift: 7:20 AM to 3:20 PM; Monday - Friday

Afternoon Shift: 3:20 PM to 11:20 PM; Monday - Friday

Night Shift: 11:20 PM to 7:20 AM; Monday Night - Friday night

• Note: As a union-based employer, we are unable to guarantee any shift preference following initial training on day shift. Shift preference is granted by seniority. All candidates should expect to work afternoon shift and/or night shift at some point following initial training.
• Overtime may be required occasionally, as an 8-hour weekend shift.

Pay Rate: Up to $28.50 per hour + Piece Rate

About Us:

Canton Drop Forge is a worldwide leader in Custom and Closed Die Forgings. Thanks to our over 100 years of prosperity as a company, we provide top benefits for our valued employees to prosper and reach their greatest potentials. Becoming a member of Canton Drop Forge means joining a team that benefits from more than a century of learned knowledge and industry skills.

At Canton Drop Forge, you'll gain valuable experience in servicing our six major markets of expertise. We lead the way in closed die forging innovation for the aerospace, oilfield, power generation, mechanical power transmission, off-highway and railway industries.

Position Overview:

The Forge Operator supports forge shop operations by performing a variety of manual and equipment-assisted tasks associated with the production of closed-die forgings. This position works as part of a team to safely and efficiently move materials, operate equipment, and support forging processes in a heavy industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow and assist in driving workplace safety measures – maintaining safe work practices and conditions
• Load and unload furnaces
• Transfer metal stock to and from furnaces, hammers, and trim presses
• Remove scale, trim forged parts, and identify completed components
• Load, clean, and lubricate forging equipment and machinery
• Measure and verify workpiece dimensions using gauges during forging operations
• Maintain proper alignment of dies and tooling
• Operate hand tools and equipment, including tongs, hoists, and trim presses
• Operate Powered Industrial Trucks and Bobcats, as qualified
• Perform assigned tasks as part of a coordinated forge shop team
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Constant standing, bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, and walking throughout shift.
• Ability to work with parts and equipment up to 100 lb. throughout shift, with assistive lifting devices.
• Ability to work within very hot and industrial work environment during all seasons.

Canton Drop Forge is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Canton Drop Forge offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package including medical, dental, life, disability, retirement, and paid time off.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and thorough drug screen.