Press Forge Operator

Warm Press Forge Operator

Position at NTN Bearing Corporation – Columbus, Indiana, USA.

The Forge Operator operates mechanical hot (Hub and CVJ) forge presses or cold (ironing and wringing) presses and bonderizing lines to produce forged steel parts. Duties include coordinating shears to cut bar stock, operating induction heating units to heat billets prior to forging, and operating gas or oil-fired furnaces to heat metal to the proper temperature before forging press operations.

• Operate presses or other forging machines to perform hot or cold forging by flattening, straightening, twisting, forming, drawing, upsetting, splitting, cutting, punching, piercing, bending, coining, or other operations to shape or form metal.
• Position and adjust dies on anvil of forging machinery using overhead cranes or other devices and hand tools.
• Monitor equipment operation and correct minor problems.
• Assist Set‑Up Technician in die changeovers.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Keep the assigned work area clean, neat, and orderly during each workday.
• Recognize and comply with all safety rules.
• Work overtime as requested by supervisor or scheduled.
• Operate gas or oil-fired furnaces to heat metal to the proper temperature prior to forging.
• Load and unload furnace with automatic conveyor.
• Place heated or cold metal pieces automatically on die of press or other forging machinery.

• 2–5 years of forging experience.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• High School Diploma.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Machinery Manufacturing

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