The following description and statements include those details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation and is not to be construed as an all-inclusive list of characteristics that are inherent to the job/occupation.

JOB SUMMARY: Set-up, maintain, and operate screw and mechanical type forge presses along with heating and trimming equipment to forge and trim a wide variety of parts. Set-up, maintain and operate a forging press to extrude and block down or extrude and warm-coin small to medium airfoil-shaped parts from heated slugs.

• Assistance may be given other operators on proper operational procedures.
• Perform housekeeping and other job-related duties as assigned by Foreman.
• May be required to move material within the work area.
• Follow and maintain all safety procedures to insure the safest possible work environment. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Work from blueprints and tooling layouts to set-up (assemble, align and adjust) die sets involving multiple components. Adjust strokes and clearances, clean-up dies and make periodical adjustments to ensure compliance with specifications. 
2. Jog press to check clearances. Maintain heat in dies prior to and during all operational periods. Preheat dies as prescribed. 
3. Use induction heating unit to obtain heated pieces for forging. May be manual load or hopper feed. Check tocco unit during operation sequence for proper heat and operation. 
4. Usually works individually to heat, forge and trim parts. May work in conjunction with one or more assistants as a “crew”. In such situations, acts as leader of the crew. 
5. Observe and maintain furnace heat. Maintain heat in dies if appropriate. Make necessary adjustments to induction unit controls and minor adjustments to auxiliary equipment as needed. 
6. Tong material from heating unit to die cavity or receive from automatic transfer feed - trip the ram release to complete the forging cycle, trim the part when applicable and place in chute or container.
7. Close attentiveness to details concerning material conditions, lubrication of dies and personal safety must be maintained during short forging cycle.
8. Make minor touch up on dies using abrasive strips and small air guns. Major die work requires assistance from die polishers. 
9. Frequently check forged parts for form, finish, dimensional accuracy and forging defects. 
10. Handle large wrenches and heavy tooling with assistance. 
11.  Periodically transport production materials (i.e. WIP, parts, tools equipment, salvage material, scrap, and waste) to the next operation or designated location utilizing a powered industrial truck, powered industrial walk-behind, or pallet jack. 
12.  Monitor temperature, pressure and other gages. 
13.  Read and interpret blueprints, factory routers, sketches and drawings, Safety Data sheets and other safety related information. 
14.  Meets compliance requirements of Pursuit business conduct guidelines as applicable to this position. 
15.  Maintain logs, inspection sheets, and various other paperwork as required by Pursuit Aerospace and its customers. 
16. Train other Forge Operators in proper procedures, methods and techniques. 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: 

1. High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate; experience using a band saw and lathe.
2. Minimum of one year of forging experience in a manufacturing environment.

 DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS: 

1. Safety-oriented attitude. Ensure proper eye and ear protection is worn at all times. 
2. Exhibit solid attendance record by reporting to work on a regular and consistent basis and be able to work an entire shift. 
3. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

1. Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. 
2. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. 
3. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching. 
4. Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust. 
5. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights with assistance ranging from 50 to 90 pounds.