Forge Hammer Operator
Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC), Cleveland, OH, United States
Job Title: HAMMER OPERATOR
Summary
Sets up and operates a 1000-3000 pound Gravity Drop or Die Forger Hammer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Sets up and operates a forged hammer using closed forging dies.
Understands the operation of all hammers, related equipment and equipment functions.
Understands hammer safety.
Can operate and setup induction furnaces.
Understands and can operate gas and electric slot and rotary furnaces.
Follows all applicable ISO procedures.
Meets production standards.
Keeps dies in alignment and makes adjustments to the machine as required for correct operation.
Monitors the quality of forgings for worn or broken characteristics, improper trimming, or other conditions which would result in imperfect forgings.
Makes sure equipment and work area are clean at the end of each shift.
Performs daily activities in the safest possible manner and reports safety problems, both existing and potential, to supervisor.
May assist in training new employees.
Notifies immediate supervisor of any malfunctions in tooling, equipment or problems with the production crew.
Controls the operation of the forging furnace, operates electric and/or other heating equipment.
Makes all necessary re-strikes.
Proper use of calipers.
Familiar with basic metal flow and die design principles.
Understands special characteristics of different metals.
Has basic knowledge of hammer preventative maintenance techniques.
Can operate all hammers.
Able to check match visually.
Able to edge bars.
Knows ISO procedures.
Knows how to control scale.
Able to complete paperwork properly.
Proper use of tongs.
Maintains good attendance record.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Must be able to perform essential duties with minimal supervision. Must have prior hammer experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, safety rules and procedure manuals.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of these that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk. Must be able to handle parts that weigh 25-100 lbs.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Summary
Sets up and operates a 1000-3000 pound Gravity Drop or Die Forger Hammer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Sets up and operates a forged hammer using closed forging dies.
Understands the operation of all hammers, related equipment and equipment functions.
Understands hammer safety.
Can operate and setup induction furnaces.
Understands and can operate gas and electric slot and rotary furnaces.
Follows all applicable ISO procedures.
Meets production standards.
Keeps dies in alignment and makes adjustments to the machine as required for correct operation.
Monitors the quality of forgings for worn or broken characteristics, improper trimming, or other conditions which would result in imperfect forgings.
Makes sure equipment and work area are clean at the end of each shift.
Performs daily activities in the safest possible manner and reports safety problems, both existing and potential, to supervisor.
May assist in training new employees.
Notifies immediate supervisor of any malfunctions in tooling, equipment or problems with the production crew.
Controls the operation of the forging furnace, operates electric and/or other heating equipment.
Makes all necessary re-strikes.
Proper use of calipers.
Familiar with basic metal flow and die design principles.
Understands special characteristics of different metals.
Has basic knowledge of hammer preventative maintenance techniques.
Can operate all hammers.
Able to check match visually.
Able to edge bars.
Knows ISO procedures.
Knows how to control scale.
Able to complete paperwork properly.
Proper use of tongs.
Maintains good attendance record.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Must be able to perform essential duties with minimal supervision. Must have prior hammer experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, safety rules and procedure manuals.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of these that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk. Must be able to handle parts that weigh 25-100 lbs.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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