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NTN Bearing of America

Warm Press Forge Operator - Columbus, IN

NTN Bearing of America, Columbus, Indiana, United States, 47201

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Work Location 8251 International Dr, Columbus, Indiana 47201, United States

Pay Type Hourly

Job Description The Forge Operator operates mechanical hot (Hub and CVJ) forge presses or cold (ironing and wringing) presses and (Bonderizing lines) to produce forged parts of steel. In addition to hot press operation, coordinates the running of shears to cut bar stock and induction heating units to heat billets before the forging press operations. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate presses or other forging machines to perform hot or cold forging by flattening, straightening, twisting, forming, drawing, upsetting, splitting, cutting, punching, piercing, bending, coining, or other operations to shape or form metal

Position and adjust dies on anvil of forging machinery using overhead cranes or other devices and hand tools. Read standards

Monitors equipment operation and corrects minor problems.

May assist Set-Up Technician in die changeovers

Maintain time and production records

Assigned work area will be cleaned, and kept neat and orderly during every workday

Will recognize and comply with all safety rules

Will work overtime as requested by supervisor or scheduled

Operate gas or oil fired furnaces to heat metal to proper temperature prior to forging

Load and unload furnace with automatic conveyor

Heated or cold metal pieces are automatically placed on die of press or other forging machinery

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND ABILITIES

2-5 years of Forging experience

Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed

Self-starter

Ability to multitask

Organizational skills

Excellent verbal & written communications skills

Good problem solving skills

High School Diploma

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