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Forge Operator

Pursuit Aerospace
Whitesboro, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026

About Us

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality. 


The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products. 

 

Purpose/ Summary:

The Forge Operator position is responsible for for supporting the forge operations and all quality procedures.


Core Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Work from blueprints and tooling layouts to set-up (assembly, align and adjust) die sets involving multiple components. Adjust strokes and clearances, clean-up dies and make periodical adjustments to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Jog press to check clearances. Maintain heat in dies prior to and during all operational periods. Preheat dies as prescribed.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Close attentiveness to details concerning material conditions, lubrication of dies and personal safety must be maintained during short forging cycle.
  • Make minor touch up on dies using abrasive strips and small air guns. Major die work requires assistance from die polishers.
  • Frequently check forged parts for form, finish, dimensional accuracy and forging defects.
  • Handle large wrenches and heavy tooling with assistance.
  • Periodically move, or assist in moving, large loaded tubs and other containers and replace with empty containers, which as of such weight to require the use of a mechanically equipped dolly.

Minimum Required Qualifications - Knowledge, Skill & Ability: 

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking ability

Education/Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, acetone, alcohol, argon, braze alloys, nitrogen, hydrogen, oil based lubricants and cleaning solutions; occasionally exposure to moderate cold and extreme heat; noise level in the work environment is usually middling. Fork truck utilization is a large portion of the role.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; ability to communicate verbally and have the ability to hear; required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop or crouch; occasionally required to sit; must regularly lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds; vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

 

Acknowledgements

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. 

 

Benefits

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. 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.


A 7am-3:30pm
B 3pm-11:30pm
C 11pm-7:30am

Salary : $23

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