Manufacturing Associate

Proven to Perform.
From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

 

SUMMARY:

The Rotary Forge Manufacturing Associate will perform a variety of tasks in the rotary forge department and acquire skills on the shop floor through cross training and job rotations. 

 

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

All Manufacturing Associates are required to:

• Maintain workplace 5S standards
• Participate in Standard Work sessions
• Report all quality concerns to management
• Follow safety rules, regulations, and procedures
• Participate in the STOP card program

 

An Associate will perform the summarized jobs listed below.

 

Rotary Forge Floor Operator

• Assist forge operator in loading material.
• Check billet diameter and ensure material is forged to tolerance.
• Input billet diameter and hammer IDs used into the PMC system.
• Verify billet logs accuracy with mill instructions.
• Assist with hammer changes and chuck jaw gripper changes.
• Perform daily optical pyrometer cross checks.
• Use Oracle to start, signoff, and complete the forge operation(s).
• Ensure the hammer die surface is maintained. Ship out hammers that need repair.
• Perform a daily hammer inventory and maintain the inventory sheet.
• Report product deviations using the EDDR system.
• Ensure paperwork needed for forging is completed and up to date for the floor and the forge operator.
• Empty forge slag hopper
• Assist with wear plate changes when necessary.

 

Forge Operator (Pulpit)

• Direct and check the work of the charger crane operator to ensure that the proper material is being forged and that productivity is maintained.
• Produce material as called for in the Batch instructions.
• Set up the machine for forging after a hammer change or maintenance.
• Use the PMC system to reschedule work, and forge material with the proper recipe.
• Verify that the PMC data collection system is working. The operator will communicate with the floor and generate manual logs in the event of a system outage.
• Make adjustments as necessary to the forging schedule to meet productivity goals and time limits.
• Report machine faults, alarms or mechanical problems to maintenance for repair.

 

Charger Crane Operator                                                                                                                               

• Operate overhead bridge type cab-controlled crane for the lifting, transporting, and positioning of material.
• Use cab controls to operate crane bridge, trolley, hoist, and boom to lift, transport and position ingots or billets and other products.
• Operate service crane utilizing remote and manual controls.
• Work with the Forge Operator to maintain productivity requirements and communicate piece identity.
• Detect and report improper operation, defective equipment and unusual conditions to proper supervision.

 

Furnace/Heat Treat Operator                                                                                                                                      

• Operate furnace controls.
• Light furnaces.
• Operate service crane and fork truck.
• Use master control.
• Stage material per T.I. OP-052 and forge schedule.
• Coat material per forge schedule.
• Complete furnace logs for material to be loaded into furnaces.
• Load material in furnace per forge schedule.
• Monitor and adjust furnaces as needed per M.I.
• Report and enter all deviations in EDDR system.
• Use wonder ware.
• Use MPT billet tracking system.

 

Cooling Bed Operator 

• Operate cooling bed control panel
• Ensure material is delivered to the next operation in a timely manner.
• Measure bar length and diameter.
• Maintain product identity by visually inspecting all material before it moves outside.
• Band product.
• Operate service crane and