Forming Operator

Job Responsibilities

• Requires the ability to form sheet, plate, extrusion and machine parts of ferrous and non-ferrous metals to engineering requirements
• Set up and operate forming machines (Ex: arbor press, hydraulic press, stretch press, shrinker / stretcher)
• Determine, select, and set pressures by trial-and-error method and record this data for future set-ups
• Use air hammer or mallets to form metal if wrinkles are present
• Fabricate and utilize custom forming tools to make minor adjustments to part
• Check parts visually against specified inspection media (Ex: surface table, contour template, mylar)
• Make adjustments to press when necessary to form the part properly
• Materials worked with: Ferrous and non-ferrous metal alloys in the form of extrusions, machined parts, sheet and plate stock
• Tools used: Hand tools, mallets, air hammers, check fixtures, calipers, micrometers, scales, tape measures

Job Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or a GED equivalent
• At least two years of experience in forming
• Ability to comprehend blueprints and work specifications
• Preferred welding certificate completion
• Preferred aerospace industry experience