Forge

About Us:

Founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous operational improvement and extraordinary customer service, we at Pursuit Aerospace pride ourselves on competitive cost structures, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry-leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers.

Join a skilled team at our operation located in Chicago, IL, as a Forge Shop Helper. This hands‑on role supports the heart of our production crew, working closely with the Smith to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality forging processes. As a Helper, you'll play a key role in preparing tools, loading furnaces, handling heavy parts, and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced industrial environment, is eager to learn, and wants to grow their skills in a critical manufacturing operation. If you're dependable, safety-conscious, and ready to contribute to a legacy of precision and performance, we'd love to meet you.

• Support forge crew operations by gathering tools, loading furnaces, and handling hot forgings and heavy parts.
• Assist the Smith with various production tasks, including lighting the furnace, setting temperatures, and grinding surfaces as needed.
• Visually inspect forged products and promptly report any defects or concerns to the Smith or supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with safety protocols.
• Participate in required training to build and maintain job-related skills.
• Return all tools, gauges, and parts to their proper storage locations after use.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding work progress, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities.
• Follow all written and verbal instructions accurately to support production quality and efficiency.
• Actively engage in cross‑training and improvement initiatives to enhance team performance and personal development.
• Report equipment performance issues to the supervisor to ensure timely maintenance or repair.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet production and quality goals.

• High School Diploma or GED OR at least 4 years experience in an industrial or agricultural setting.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full‑time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

• Previous experience working in a forge shop or heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools, gauges, and production equipment.
• Experience handling hot materials and operating around furnaces.
• Basic understanding of safety practices, including Lock-out/Tag-out and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to read and interpret shop orders and basic technical instructions.
• Demonstrated reliability and a strong work ethic in a physically demanding role.

• Ability to stand, walk, and use hands for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly lift and move objects up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, and industrial materials.
• Sufficient vision and hearing to perform job duties safely.

This is a full‑time position with a competitive wage. We offer a…