Kevin Kramer

Forging Press Operator - Automotive industry Starting Rate: $23 to $25 hr Shift: Must be open to working ANY shift We are seeking a Forging Press Operator for a heavy press position for our client, a forging manufacturer to the automotive industry located in Cleveland, OH. The Forging Press Operator will run multi-press machinery within the heavy industrial sector and must have a proven track record within that level of work. -Seeking 2+ years experience with operating multi-ton metal press machinery preferring in the forging industry

As a Forging Press Operator, you will be responsible for:

Operating a forging press with the purpose of forging into splines and axles. Upset forging involves locally heating a metal bar and then, while holding it firmly with special tooling, applying pressure to the end of the bar in the direction of its axis to deform it to customer specifications and tolerances. 

Responsible for the initial startup of their assigned press and related machinery as well as conducting any relevant safety checks in the work area and managing the operation of the press for duration of shift. 

Duties: 

• Start up, check and operate the automatic forging press, as well as related equipment such as furnaces or heaters, cranes, and conveyors as needed. 

• Collaborates with the Utility person and helper as needed to transport raw material  effectively and safely. 

• Maintains a safe and clean workspace including areas on and around assigned machines, as well as surrounding the work environment within the Forge. 

• Measures raw material and or finished products for conformance specifications with the use of hand and pneumatic tools such as Tape Measure, Dial Indicators, Length Gage,  Scale/Rule, Roll Stand, and Micrometers. The ideal candidate for this role will have: -3+ years with operating multi-ton press work in the Forging industry -Availability to work ANY shift Benefits: -Medical, dental, vision plan -401k