Forging Operator
We are currently looking to hire forging operators for our 3rd shift manufacturing facility in Carol Stream, IL. The positions pay 15.80/hour to start and can interview and start ASAP!
Job Responsibilities:
- Works in a two to three person team to forge and trim parts for use in automobile hub bearing units
- Reads job instructions to produce specified values including basic mathematical calculations
- Operates and adjusts forge press according to guidelines and in a safe manner
- Sets up and uses machine interfaces to operate a forging press, trimming press, electric billet furnace and billet hopper
- Performs tooling changes of forging and trimming presses
- Checks and maintains fluid levels of line equipment
- Performs daily PM’s and 5S of forging line equipment and the line area
- Accurately completes quality and production control documents
- Reads tooling and part blue prints
- Uses gauges to accurately measure and verify proper part dimensions
- This position requires a combination of sitting, standing and walking for an entire eight to twelve hour shift
Job Requirements:
- Focus on safety Forklift experience and experience in a manufacturing environment
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience in manufacturing and or mechanically inclined
- Knowledge of basic machine operation / controls
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
- Ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding environment
- Ability to trouble shoot processes and line equipment
- Capable of working in challenging work conditions
- Physically fit / capable of lifting up to 75lbs
- Forging experience
- Mechanical experience/Mechanically inclined
- Ability to work unsupervised and lead a 2 to 3 person production team