Forge Operator

Forge Operator / Production Worker

Hermitage, PA | Direct Hire | Long-Term Opportunity

Are you looking for a stable manufacturing career with strong earning potential and opportunities for advancement? We are hiring Forge Operators / Production Workers to join a well-established metals manufacturing team. This is a great opportunity for candidates with industrial or manufacturing experience, as well as mechanically inclined individuals who have demonstrated strong work history and reliability.

Pay & Schedule

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00/hour

Additional Earnings:

• Profit-sharing incentive averaging approximately $7.00/hour extra
• Perfect attendance bonuses
• Overtime opportunities

Available Shift:

• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM or 5pm - 5am on 4 day on 4 day off rotation

Responsibilities

• Operate forge and production equipment
• Load and unload materials safely and efficiently
• Move materials throughout the facility using forklifts and overhead cranes
• Monitor production processes and identify equipment issues
• Perform basic troubleshooting and machine adjustments
• Follow all safety, quality, and production standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Qualifications

Required

• Previous manufacturing, production, or industrial experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Dependable work history with solid tenure in previous positions
• Ability to work scheduled overtime as needed

Preferred

• Forge operation experience
• Overhead crane experience
• Forklift experience
• Experience in steel manufacturing, foundries, forging, metals production, or other heavy industrial environments

What We're Looking For

This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on work, can work safely in a fast-paced industrial environment, and are looking for a long-term career opportunity. Direct forging experience is a plus, but it is not required. Candidates without forge experience will be considered if they have strong industrial experience, mechanical aptitude, and a proven track record of reliability and job stability.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-sharing program
• Attendance bonus opportunities
• Long-term career growth and advancement potential
• Stable, established manufacturing environment

Work Environment

• Heavy industrial manufacturing setting
• Exposure to heat, noise, and moving equipment
• Team-oriented production environment
• Steel-toe boots required
• Additional PPE provided

If you're a dependable manufacturing professional looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent earning potential, we'd like to speak with you.

This is a Permanent position based out of Hermitage, PA.

The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $52000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

health, vision, dental, 401k match

This is a fully onsite position in Hermitage,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.