Press Forge Operator

General Description

Employees in this job are responsible for the forming of steel bar into raw forgings using a press forge and trim setter. The job is done by rotating through 3 stations for an entire shift.

Essential Job Functions and Duties

Maneuvers work piece using 3' long tongs at waist level into the die to form it to shape. (65%)

Forging (20 minutes per hour)

Using tongs, pick up hot steel and place into first position.

Activate foot control to cycle press (machine).

Using tongs, pick up hot piece and place into second position.

Activate foot control to cycle press.

Using tongs, pick up hot piece and place into third position.

Activate foot control to cycle press.

Using tongs, pick up hot piece and place on conveyor belt.