Blacksmith Apprentice - 2nd Shift

Requirements

• Perform set-up including any adjustments to bolts, clamps, and burner assemblies as needed.
• Load stock/parts into conveyor oven.
• Instruct Trainee to assure the production of quality parts
• Check stock and die temperatures before forging parts.
• Position stock/part for spray-on lubrication process.
• Position the piece into the forging die with use of tongs, hydraulic clamps, air-assisted hoist and/or overhead crane
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per job-specific travelers.
• Operate the forging press at console.
• Lubricate die surfaces and stock/parts.
• Instruct Trainee to assure the production of quality parts.
• Maintain accurate part-counts of current production.
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per job-specific travelers.
• Instruct loader on use of the tong manipulator
• Operate manipulator forklift
• Perform in-process inspection of product
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per job-specific travelers
• Must have ability to display skills of Level 1 plus:
• Perform in-process inspection of product.
• Run standard and complex closed die shapes (including wrap dies)
• Hand Forge
• Operate forging press for Hand Forge operations and stress relieve.
• In-process Inspection of Hand Forgings
• Instruct operator of the manipulator forklift.
• Operate the billet saw to cut raw material as necessary.
• Ability to train all levels
• Ability to operate mechanical press
• Skill to forge all closed die products
• Hand Forge
• Ability to train all levels
• Skill to forge all hand forge products
• Have an ability to operate billet saw

Benefits

• On-the-job training and opportunities for advancement with a strong promote within program
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life insurance
• Generous Vacation Time
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Holiday Shut Down (Christmas thru New Year’s)
• Sick Time
• Annual Bonus (based on company meeting Key Results)
• 401k (Company matches up to 4%)
• ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement