Forge Helper; 1st shift

Location Profile

Carlton Forge Works produces seamless rolled rings as well as open and closed-die forgings for the aerospace, gas turbine, industrial, commercial, and nuclear industries while using one of the most extensive lines of equipment and truly skilled craftsmen anywhere.

Assists workers engaged in fabrication of forged products by performing a combination of tasks to support forging crew and the production of parts defined by customer orders.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role.

• Knows the roles and relationships of each member of the press or hammer crew and where they are and their responsibilities during the operation of the press or hammer.
• Basic ability to read and understand shop traveler, operating procedures, daily production reports and other work instructions.
• Sweeps dies, operates all furnace controls (door, hearth and car), cleans and lubricates dies, functions as scale blower and operates tools required to set dies and trimmers.
• After a predefined training period is completed, has gained a basic knowledge of materials and forging practices; safe operation of floor manipulators.
• Sets up and uses impression stamps.
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g., Quality and Safety).
• In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED preferred not required.
• Relevant certificate of completion from a technical school preferred but not required.
• Experience in forge industry is highly preferred but not required.
• 1+ years of related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.