Forging Operator

Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

Opportunity at our Sumter, SC facility for a Forger to operate forging hammers. A high level of concentration and focus is required to ensure safe operations. This opening is a 1st shift position working 4 days a week, 10 hours a day Monday through Thursday 5 AM to 3 PM daily.

Come build your future with us!

• Excellent benefits that start on your 1st day
• 3 weeks paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
  
  

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Set up, operate, or tend presses and forging machines.
• Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations.
• Position and move steel pieces using forging tongs from slot furnace to open die forging hammer.
• Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.
• Install, adjust, and remove dies, synchronizing cams, forging hammers, and stop guides, using overhead cranes or other hoisting devices, and hand tools.
• Cross-trained to operate numerous pieces of equipment and trains peers in specific production areas.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment when required.
• Move material to and from work area.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures to produce a quality product/service, including reporting non-conforming materials.
• Report unusual conditions or questionable items to team lead or supervisor.
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Maintain accurate records as required.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned by team lead or supervisor.
  
  

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-year relevant experience preferred.
• Proficient math skills.
• Mechanical abilities and experience using hand tools.
• Able to work overtime (more than 40 hours per week) required, including Fridays as needed.
• Stand and perform repetitive work for 10 hours.
• Walk, hear, see, and have full use of both hands.
• Lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Work in a high temperature environment.
• Climb stairs and ladders.
  
  

At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800’s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.

Our six core values - Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement, Innovation for Growth, Passion to Succeed and Best Talent, One Team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuildATG!