Forge Operator

About Our Company

Founded in 1956, Lone Star Fasteners is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fasteners, providing a range of SAE, ASTM and ISO fasteners, bespoke machining, plating and coating services. We serve the Energy, Power, OEM, Military, Aerospace, Engineering, and Construction Industries.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance;
Life Insurance;
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; accident insurance; 401(k) with matching;
Flexible Paid Time Off;
Paid Holidays; a dedicated and reliable team.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures including Health, Safety and Quality Assurance policies.
• Report injuries, accidents, near misses or unsafe conditions to a Supervisor or Manager immediately.
• Read blueprint or job order for product and job specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, number of parts to be run, tooling instructions or other written specifications.
• Start machines to produce sample work pieces and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and verify that machine setups conform to specifications.
• Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished.
• Confer with other workers about machine setups and operational specifications.
• Set up, operate, or tend presses and forging machines to perform forging operations.
• Use hoisting devices and hand tools.
• Comply with company policy and procedures on Quality Assurance as well as Company Health and Safety Policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 1 or more years of related experience in a manufacturing/machining environment.

• High School Diploma or GED;
  Associate’s degree preferred.
• Ability to pass a basic reading, math, measurement, parts matching, and counting test.
• Able to read, understand, interpret and follow detailed work instructions and manufacturing specifications.
• Ability to adjust to changes without compromising Quality or Performance.
• Must be able to work a shift schedule and overtime as needed, including weekends.

• Must be able to stand for the duration of scheduled shift.
• Moderate physical effort handling parts, including lifting items up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity using hands, fingers, and arms to push, pull, reach, grab, hold, lift, and hammer.
• Continuous mental and visual attention in cleaning; diversified duties requiring constant alertness or activity.

• Manufacturing environment with multi-step process production runs on different machines; high value, highly customized components and high precision manufacturing for critical service applications.
• Noise Level: Moderate to High.
• Temperature variable with season.