1st Shift Blacksmith Apprentice; Press

Blacksmith sets up and operates the various forging presses, working in constant communication with the Blacksmith Apprentice. See different levels below:

• Perform set-up including any adjustments to bolts, clamps, and burner assemblies as needed.
• Load stock/parts into conveyor oven.
• Instruct Trainee to assure the production of quality parts
• Check stock and die temperatures before forging parts.
• Position stock/part for spray-on lubrication process.
• Position the piece into the forging die with use of tongs, hydraulic clamps, air-assisted hoist and/or overhead crane
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per job-specific travelers.

• 1
  -2 years of High School or equivalent.
• 3+ month’s related manufacturing/production experience.

• Basic English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehend)
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisor, and QC personnel
• Basic Math and Measuring

• Operate the forging press at console.
• Lubricate die surfaces and stock/parts.
• Instruct Trainee to assure the production of quality parts.
• Maintain accurate part-counts of current production.
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per job-specific travelers.

• Instruct loader on use of the tong manipulator
• Operate manipulator forklift
• Perform in-process inspection of product
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per job-specific travelers

• 1-2 years of High School or equivalent.
• 3+ month’s related manufacturing/production experience.
• Pass Written and Practical Test

Must have ability to display skills of Level 1 plus:

• Perform in-process inspection of product.
• Run standard and complex closed die shapes (including wrap dies)

• Operate forging press for Hand Forge operations and stress relieve.
• In-process Inspection of Hand Forgings
• Instruct operator of the manipulator forklift.
• Operate the billet saw to cut raw material as necessary.

• 1-2 years of High School or equivalent.
• 3+ month’s related manufacturing/production experience.
• Pass Written and Practical Test

• Basic English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehend)
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisor, and QC personnel
• Basic Math and measuring
• Ability to use and operate equipment and machinery.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and directions
• Able to work in a demanding fast paced environment.

Must have ability to display talents of Level 1 & 2

• Ability to train all levels
• Ability to operate mechanical press
• Skill to forge all closed die products

• Ability to train all levels
• Skill to forge all hand forge products
• Have an ability to operate billet saw

• 1-2 years of High School or equivalent.

• Basic English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehend)
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisor, and QC personnel
• Basic Math and measuring
• Ability to use and operate equipment and machinery.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and directions
• Able to work in a demanding fast paced environment.

• On-the-job training and opportunities for advancement with a strong promote within program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision – Generous company contribution, low cost to employee
• Life insurance – 100% company paid - covers employee, spouse and dependent children
• Generous Vacation Time
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