Forge Operator

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Operator DG80 Complex/Hammer Shop

ELLWOOD Texas Forge Navasota is seeking safety-focused Forge Operators to join our forging operations in Navasota Texas. Forge Operators work as part of a crew using industrial hammers presses furnaces dies tools and material-handling equipment to heat and shape steel into forged parts.

Employees may be assigned to the DG80 Complex or Hammer Shop based on their demonstrated abilities experience safety performance and operational needs. Equipment and specific responsibilities vary by assigned work area.

What Youll Do

• Work as part of a forge crew to heat preform forge trim inspect and move steel parts.
• Operate or assist with closed-die forging hammers presses furnaces and material-handling equipment as assigned.
• Assist Hammer Operators Group Leads and other crew members with forging operations equipment setup and die changes.
• Use tongs and assigned tools to maneuver control rotate and position heated material during the forging process.
• Remove scale from heated material and dies and apply die lubricant as required.
• Assist with heating preparing aligning and maintaining dies at specified operating temperatures.
• Operate or assist with forklifts manipulators cranes and other material-handling equipment when assigned and authorized.
• Inspect forged parts for cracks mismatch incomplete fill scale pitting surface imperfections improper trimming and other visible defects.
• Use calipers and other assigned measuring tools to verify part requirements.
• Return material for reheating or additional forging when directed.
• Complete required equipment inspections and accurately document production and quality information.
• Report unsafe conditions equipment problems process deviations and potential quality concerns.
• Package identify and move completed parts to the appropriate downstream operation.
• Maintain a clean work area and follow all PPE lockout/tagout safety quality and operating procedures.
• Perform other assigned duties based on production and operational needs.

What Were Looking For

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in heavy manufacturing steel foundry forging press operation industrial production heavy equipment or a similar hands-on environment.
• Forging forklift mobile-equipment high-temperature manufacturing impact-wrench or industrial-tool experience is preferred.
• Ability to safely use industrial tools and work around large machinery moving equipment and heated material.
• Ability to follow instructions hand signals safety procedures and production requirements.
• Strong attention to safety quality equipment movement and surrounding crew members.
• Dependable attendance reliable transportation and willingness to learn and work closely with a crew.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Perform physically demanding forging work requiring the safe lifting maneuvering controlling and positioning of heavy parts tools and material at varying work heights including work surfaces up to approximately 48 inches.
• Perform repeated reaching gripping pushing pulling bending stooping balancing and body positioning throughout the assigned operation with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Stand and walk for extended periods while working at a steady and safety-focused pace.
• Work in an extremely hot and loud heavy-manufacturing environment near steel heated to approximately 2200F.
• Work around furnaces heated dies forging hammers presses moving equipment vibration oil lubricants dust flying scale sparks and hot metal particles.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment throughout the shift which may include metatarsal safety boots hard hat face shield hearing protection safety glasses leather apron gloves and long sleeves.

Schedule

Must be flexible and available to work assigned shifts including a biweekly rotating schedule. Days evenings nights weekends overtime and schedule changes may be required based on operational needs.

Why Join ELLWOOD

ELLWOOD offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Starting pay of $19.00 per hour
• Medical dental and vision insurance beginning on day one
• Vested 401(k) retirement plan
• 10 days of vacation and three sick days
• On-site clinic
• Shift differential and overtime opportunities
• Company-provided uniforms and required PPE
• Advancement opportunities
• Additional company-sponsored benefits

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical background check and drug screening.

Required Experience:

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