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Total Compensation Hourly Range: $21.25 - $22.25 + shift premium
*2nd ShiftMust be Open to All Shifts*
*All Applicants must comply with ITAR Requirements. US Citizens or Permanent Residents only*
Pre-Employment Drug Screening Required after job acceptance
Position available in the following departments: Die Forge, Die Maintenance, Secondary Operations, Straightening, and Glazing.
SUMMARY:
The Helper assists in all aspects of their department. The Helper has a flexible role in their department as they are moved into various areas of the operation as needed. As a result, the Helper attains skills and training required to be moved to a more specialized and permanent role in their department best fits the individual's skill set.
Core responsibilities include:
Follow direction of the acting superior, lead man, and/or supervisor
Maintain clean and safe working environment; embrace a clean as you go policy
Learn the basic skills of the helper position which include but are not limited to:
Operating hand tools and forging tools such as pry bars, tongs, sledge hammers, marking equipment, etc.
Operating power tools such as hand grinders, wheel grinders, impact wrenches, etc. under supervision
Operating a forklift/manipulator under supervision
Operating different types of cranes under supervision
Basic understanding of specialized forging equipment such as presses, furnaces, table saws, band saws, swing saws, glaze, etc.
Understanding of more specialized aspects of the job such as:
Setups (press, swing saw, die/insert holders)
Spraying, driving, material handling of parts
Basic part compliance (down to size, filled, defect free)
Working in a team environment to meet target dates.
Responsible for reporting to work on time, with proper PPE, and being fully engaged for the entire shift.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must:
Be able to comply with ITAR and EAR residency requirements
Be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
Experience in the forging or metals industry is preferred