What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drop Hammer Operator position at Wright Tool?
Classification: Drop Forge Operator
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Objective: The purpose of this position is to run equipment that forms and shapes hot metals to the appropriate standards for the next operation, while maintaining Wright Tool quality and productivity standards.
Essential Functions:
· Monitor and ensure safety requirements are met and sustained.
· Maintain proper forge and furnace settings.
· Set up forging equipment, including basic die setting.
· Work with the Tool Room Attendant to communicate tooling needs and issues with returned dies.
· Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor/management.
Education and Training
· High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Qualifications
· Working knowledge of shop procedures.
· Ability to use overhead cranes, hand trucks, and forklifts.
· Ability to read and understand job travelers.
· Ability to use and understand measuring devices such as tape measures and calipers.
· Ability to read and understand blueprints.
· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Environmental Conditions
· Shop floor environment
Behavioral Traits
· Reliable
· Strong problem-solving skill
· Detail orientation
· Strong soft skills / “people skills”
· Solid verbal and written communicator
*This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion. Wright Tool is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Wright Tool is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.
Wright Tool is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.28 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23