Tee Forge Operator

We offer Stable, Rewarding Careers Day shift
- Monday
- Thursday 5am to 3pm, paid lunch with overtime on Friday – Weekends offTube Forgings of America, Inc. (TFA) is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of steel piping system weld fittings. Since 1955, TFA has been manufacturing fittings for high-pressure, high-temperature piping systems. With a focus on quality products, availability, and excellent Customer Service, TFA manufactures a wide range of elbows, tees, and other types of steel pipe fittings.

New employees to TFA receive extensive training under the guidance of experienced operators. TFA and Zidell Companies have exceptional employee retention and are committed to ensuring a rewarding career for our staff as well as competitive pay and benefits.

Offer Great Benefits including:

Paid Cash bonuses

Competitive Pay with annual reviews

On the job training2 weeks of vacation accrued annually2 weeks of sick time accrued annually

Medical, Dental and Vision options within 90 days of hire
401(k) with a match
10 Paid Holidays annually

Short and Long Term Disability benefits at no cost Tuition Reimbursement Company sponsored Wellness Program Annual employee events including company picnic, holiday celebrations and much more

Free On-Site parking

Tube Forgings of America 5200 N.W. Front Street Portland, OregonTFA is an equal opportunity employer

Summary:

Efficiently and safely produce the full range of Tee Department products by operating multiple machines and utilizing a variety of manufacturing processes.

Requires proficiency and understanding of the essential work instructions and operating and quality control procedures that govern:

Operate departmental machinery, including hydraulic presses, furnaces, air hoists, and forklifts.

Set up and operate hydraulic presses such as punch presses and flattening presses.

Inspect products using precision gauges and dimensional measuring instruments to ensure compliance with specifications.

Utilize burning equipment, including hand torches, to cut, trim, and modify materials as required.

Maintain accurate and thorough production and process documentation, including forging reports, procedures, and timecards.

Fabricate tools and perform minor fabrication tasks to support production needs.

Other duties as assigned.

Work environment:

Extensive exposure to all outside weather conditions and inside factory environment such as dirt, smoke, grease, noise, oil, graphite, lubricants, cold and or hot environmental conditions.

Continuous exposure to presses, hoists, bevel machines, electrically controlled handheld boom, furnaces, forklifts, overhead cranes, grinders, hand tools, inspection equipment, welders, band saws, stamp machines, hot steel, conveyors, hydraulic boom, and tilt table.

Physical demands:

Constant lifting to a maximum of 75 lbs., bending, twisting, stretching.

Work requires regular to continuous physical effort; stand on feet entire 10-hour shift, extreme heat from forges.

Wear protective equipment required in all production areas including coveralls or long sleeves, gloves, hard hat, hearing protection, metatarsal steel toed boots, safety glasses with side shields.

Required education and experience:

Proven verbal and written communication skills.

Perform basic math.

Ability to concentrate, make decisions, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.

Ability to listen, understand and follow instructions.

Ability to work a variety of roles.

Preferred education and experience:

Previous press operation experience preferred.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Job training for this position is provided by department.
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