Forging Operator

Carol Stream, Illinois, USA – NTA Precision Axle Corporation is hiring a Forging Operator for the first shift. The role involves forging and trimming automotive hub bearing parts as part of a press team.

Starting Wage: $21.00 per hour. Second shift differential $2.00 per hour, third shift differential $3.00 per hour.

• Work in a two‑to‑three person team to forge and trim parts for use in automobile hub bearing units.
• Operate and adjust forge press according to guidelines and in a safe manner.
• Adjust die and tooling sets.
• Accurately complete quality and production control documents.
• Use gauges to accurately measure and verify proper part dimensions.
• Communicate abnormalities on all production operations to Supervisor.
• Follow all PPE rules and company policies.
• Practice 5S in work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or mechanically inclined.
• Knowledge of basic machine operation / controls.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to operate line equipment.
• Ability to recognize quality issues.
• Able to create, follow and document written plans.
• Proficient in basic shop mathematics.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Protective gear such as bump caps, steel‑toe safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection are required in the forging department.

• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts; hazards common to industrial settings; chemicals, vibration, and loud noises.
• Safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical‑resistant gloves and bump caps required on the production floor. Other PPE may be required.
• Jobs on the production floor require a minimum 40‑hour work week. Overtime may be required.
• Work pace is steady and fast.
• Employee regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires sufficient vision to see details at close range, to pass an inspection test of finished parts and components.

NTA Precision Axle treats all employees and applicants according to their individual qualifications, abilities, and experiences and adheres to all local and national employment rules and regulations where we operate. NTA Precision Axle does not tolerate discrimination due to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, protected veteran/military status, or any other legally protected trait.

NTA Precision Axle offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including choice of medical plans, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) Plan with separate company contribution, Paid Time Off (PTO), and eligibility for tuition reimbursement. NTA Precision Axle is an equal opportunity employer that strongly supports diversity in the workplace.