Hammer man

Day time positions 5am-3pm. Times can change depending on jobs we have at the moment. Required: experience with air drop, press and hydaulic hammers, be able to operate hammer at a fast rate, forging parts anywhere from 8 seconds to 30 seconds per part. Pay rate can range from $14-$20/hr depending on experience and how interview goes.

Team member's role and responsibilities:

• Produce quality forgings, to ensure that proper steel has been brought to the hammer by checking tags and codes prior to running the job.
• Direct hammer crew in making a die change in a quick and efficient manner.
• Train hammer crew in any of the areas that will make that crew member a more efficient contributor.
• Strive constantly to improve skills in terms of making good parts and making die changes in a smooth and efficient manner.
• Work closely with production foreman and QC personnel to quickly resolve problems that impact quality with a minimum of down time and scrap parts.
• Train and instruct crew in ways of doing their jobs in a better and safer way.
• Constantly monitor steel temperature and tags on steel.
• Be responsible for all process controlled defects; to ensure that forgings are produced to all of our customer requirements.

Rookie requirements:

• Complete training modules HCRW, HMSU, HAMR, ROLL, TEMP, LETR, IHCC and HMCS

Physical activity involved:

• Prolonged periods of standing and maneuvering piece of hot steel with pair of tongs.
• A lot of arm movement, twisting, shifting, lifting.
• Extensive periods of standing and stooping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, and bending from waist down.
• Hot heavy work.
• Any lifting over 50 pounds use crane or hoist or ask for help.