2nd Shift - ForkliftManipulator - 1950

Job Description

Business Profile:

The company is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. We hold quality accreditations for all of the major airframe and engine manufacturers for both civil and military applications. The company creates rotating closeddie forgings which are critical for aerospace and landbased gas turbines. The company also manufactures structural forgings for airframe nuclear petrochemical power generation and space applications.

Location Profile:

Located in Rialto California specializes in forging Titanium Aluminum Stainless Steel and exotic alloys serving multiple markets including aerospace defense industrial electronic semiconductor and nuclear industries.

Position Summary:

Level two manipulator operators are internally certified to operate forge manipulators to work with the press operators and blacksmiths to move and form material at the press. They are responsible for locating and rotating products and materials during the forging operation at the instruction of blacksmiths and press operators. Typically 23 Years of Experience

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

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 ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comply with company Code of Conduct Requirements and all company Cardinal Rules (e.g. Quality and Safety).
• All functions duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest ethical and professional manner and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.
• In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
• Safely and efficiently operates the required floor manipulator(s) in accordance with the instructions of the blacksmith to enable the successful manufacture of forgings for the assigned forge unit.
• Knows the roles and relationships of each member of the press crew the press operator and blacksmith where they are and their responsibilities during the operation of the press.
• Ability to read and understand the shop traveler daily production reports and other work instructions.
• Sweeps dies; takes accurate size measurements and records them; operates all furnace controls (door and car); safely operates a forklift and a variety of floor manipulators.
• Assist crew during die set ups.
• Understands the process and importance of SPC (Statistical Process Control).
• Capable of assisting with correcting diamond twist and straightness of bars and billets.
• Knowledgeable of materials and forging practices.
• Sets up and uses impression stamps.
• Reports any damage to the unit or any other required maintenance necessary to the Maintenance Department and/or forge supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Ability to read and understand the shop traveler daily production reports & other work instructions
• Complete daily equipment inspection report
• verify manipulator functionality daily
• Reports any damage to the unit or any other required maintenance necessary to the Maintenance Department and/or Forge Supervisor
• Safely operates a forklift
• Safely & efficiently operates the required floor manipulator(s)
• Sweeps dies
• Capable of assisting with correcting diamond twist and straightness of bars and billets.
• Knowledge of materials temperature and forging practices
• Understands open die cooling process (when to use hot pad pallet quench or furnace slow cool etc.)
• Takes accurate size measurements and records them
• Positively models culture
• Interdepartmental communication
• Ability to train others
• Assist in continuous improvement & developing best practices
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.

Experience & Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; or minimum two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift experience/certification.
• Experience in forge industry is highly preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Forging and manufacturing environments.
• Will be working near operating furnaces and constantly exposed to dirt noise and the extreme heat of hot furnaces.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.