Job Details

We are seeking a Sr Forge Operator - Technician to join a local machine shop on the south side of Milwaukee for a direct hire.

Pay: $23-28/HR

Description:

Summary
Experienced manufacturing associate. Operate machines to perform standardized operations. Recognize defective materials and machine malfunctions. Observe continuous operation of machines to ensure that products meet specifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
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All the requirements of a Forging Operator I
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Begins start-ups and set-ups without be asked and needs minimal supervision
Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge:
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Mechanical - Ability to use your hands to operate hand tools as well as automated equipment. Mentally, the ability to understand basic shapes and processes.
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Mathematics - Knowledge of basic math and their applications; add, subtract, use of a ruler

Skills:
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Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
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Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems
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Quality Control - Work to understand and then be an active observer of all processes with the goal ensuring part consistency/quality.
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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
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Being Proactive – seeing and understanding your processes so you can anticipate problems, always placing yourself in a position to succeed, always looking for work when not running equipment
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Being Curious – ask questions about your work, the parts and our processes. Ask questions about other roles; what others do, what skills are used
Abilities
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Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Multi-limb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while standing. It does involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
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Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) to ensure part quality meets customer requirements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
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Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects. The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
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Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.