Position Summary 

The Forge Machine Operator tasks include set up, operate, or tend forge machines and presses. This operation uses the hot forging process to shape and form metal parts by operating the forge machine. 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities 

• Set up and operation of forging machine without supervision including:
• Die alignment
• Proper clamping and fastening
• Proper lube
• Ensure proper machine function
• Accurate count of parts produced.
• Responsible for quality of parts.
• Responsible for knowledge of and information pertinent to the current job in production (i.e., stroke, PSI, etc.).
• Equipment preventive maintenance.
• Responsible for tooling condition and maintenance.
• Help team meet its goals.

Experience and Education  

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of experience operating a forging press or forge machine. 
• Ability to lift 25 pounds throughout the shift
• Ability to read production instructions in English

Technical Skills  

• Knowledge of operational procedures of forging machine/mechanical press.
• Ability to detect malfunction of hydraulic and mechanical equipment.  
• Possess experience in forging process and types of materials.  
• Ability to accept responsibility for operation of forge machine and job.
• Working knowledge of blue prints, drawings, and written specifications.
• Capable of inspecting and maintaining quality during entire production cycle.

Physical Demands 

• Must be able to stand up to three hours at a time and during an 8-10 hours shift
• Must be able to sit, bend, twist, stoop, reach overhead
• Uses hands to grind metal parts
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to work in a heated environment

The Company 

HBD Industries, Inc. is a privately held diversified manufacturing company providing industrial products, services, and solutions through six strategic business groups including: Industrial Rubber Products, Motors and Gearing, Magnetic Materials Handling and Closed Die Forgings. 

The Business Unit 

Precision Metal Products, Inc. forges and machines precision net and near-net engineered metal components. We provide customers with custom precision forgings ranging from under 1 lb. and up to 80 lbs. in net weight. 

Precision Metal Products is globally recognized for its superior forging and metal working capabilities. We produce precision crafted forgings from a variety of metals, including: Titanium, Nickel-Based Alloys (Inconel, Hast-X, etc.), Stainless Steel, Carbon & Micro-Alloy Steels, Cobalt –Chrome, Columbium, Aluminum, Magnesium and other exotic customer-specified alloys.  

Precision Metal Products has the only commercially available high-velocity forging presses in North America. Our in-house manufacturing and processing services are extensive. We provide our customers with metal fabrication services, including: heat treatment, chemical or hot caustic cleaning, non–destructive testing, metallurgical testing, comprehensive engineering & computer product design support, precision machining, milling and/or turning.  

HBD Industries is proud to be 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 veteran status.

HBD NOTICE OF COLLECTION - CALIFORNIA – December 2022