The Forge Team Member reports to the Production Manager and is responsible for the operation, adjustment and maintenance of all forge line equipment.

Operate machinery on forge line
Provide necessary maintenance
Maintain record of machine downtime and corrective actions

Diagnose, troubleshoot, update and repair malfunctioning plant equipment as well as plant building repairs within capabilities
Perform routine mechanical or machining maintenance activities on equipment
Participate in preventative maintenance program based on OEMs (Original Equipment Manuals) for plant equipment, machinery, and related facilities
Maintain records of daily PM's and readings such as emissions, dust collector, amp on blast wheels, and conductivity for water treat system
Other responsibilities and projects as specified

Main Press
Set up and operate press for routine established work
Select correct tooling for the job task and correctly set up the tools required
Ensure dies aligned; unclamp and make necessary adjustments
Monitor 3 robots that accompany the press, especially spray robot that prevents parts from sticking
Monitor parts as they go through the die to ensure no malfunctions
Monitor die tonnage
Maintenance press as necessary
Report downtime
Heater
Operate panel to control heat and cycle time
Run Man-mate Machine
Trim Press
Monitor product in trim press
Change tooling as necessary

Education/Credentials/Certifications

Industrial Maintenance AAS or equivalent degree

OR

At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance in a manufacturing setting
Length of Experience
Previous experience in manufacturing and metal fabrication preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Background in mechanics, electrical, and hydraulics
Excellent mechanical skills with a focus on clutch/brake presses or other forming presses
(hydraulic/mechanical)
Knowledge of forging aspects, metal flow, and crankshaft design
Knowledge of robotics and PLC's
Strong understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley/Siemens), robotics (ABB), and electrical control systems
Capable of troubleshooting through complex mechanical, electrical and automation failures in order to determine a root cause of failure
Knowledge of fabrication
Manual skills to operate machines, tools and move parts
Excellent reasoning and problem solving ability
Ability to convert metric to standard and basic mathematical ability
Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools
Ability to follow step-by-step instructions
Ability to perform repetitive work
Ability to read blueprints
Ability to cope with change
Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement
Excellent communication ability
Excellent reasoning and problem solving ability
Ability to operate a variety of maintenance equipment in a safe and effective manner
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems