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Columbus McKinnon Corporation

Forging Operator- 2nd Shift

full-time•Chattanooga

Summary

Location

Chattanooga

Type

full-time

Experience

0-2 years

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About this role

Job Summary/Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide forged products produced on crew-serviced drop hammers and die forgers.  These positions operate various work centers comprised of multiple pieces of equipment arranged in work cells.  Many products are produced using combinations of forging machines and auxiliary equipment in these cells.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Setup and operate all machines and equipment in this work center.
  • Adjust as necessary to produce an acceptable product.
  • Must be able to set up and run a variety of trim presses.
  • Verify product quality by using manufacturing prints and gauges.
  • Must be able to work in a crew and fast paced environment.
  • Wear proper personal protective equipment as required for this work center.
  • Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned 
     

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Must be able to interpret documents such as manufacturing prints and work order packets.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to interpret drawings and work order packets to setup equipment and run acceptable products.
  • Ability to lift/lower/push/pull up to 40 lbs. safely.

Required Qualifications

  • Previous forging experience preferred. Most maintain a safe work environment, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.   

What you'll do

  • The Forging Operator is responsible for setting up and operating various machines and equipment to produce forged products. They must ensure product quality and maintain a safe and organized workspace.

About Columbus McKinnon Corporation

Columbus McKinnon Corporation Ltd. Knutsford Way, Sealand Industrial Estate, Chester CH1 4NZ, United Kingdom [email protected] STAHL CraneSystems, Ltd. Unit 2 Forge Mills Park, Station Road, Coleshill, Warwickshire B46 1JH United Kingdom [email protected] Columbus McKinnon Corporation Ltd. Unit 1A Ferguson Centre, 57-59 Manse Road, Newtownabbey BT36 6RW Northern Ireland [email protected] With a history spanning almost 150 years, Columbus McKinnon has become a global leader in intelligent motion solutions for material handling. Our high-quality brands, such as STAHL CraneSystems, Yale, Pfaff-silberblau, Dorner, Magnetek, CM, and Duff-Norton, work together to move the world forward and improve lives. Whether it’s increasing safety or improving productivity, our intelligent motion technology is hard at work worldwide. At a glance: • 18 global brands • 3000+ associates worlwide • Headquartered in Buffalo, New York • UK Head Office in Chester, United Kingdom • UK location in Coleshill specializes in STAHL CraneSystems products • Northern Ireland location in Newtownabbey offers unique product categories and servicing For a complete list of CMCO imprints, visit: https://www.cmco.com/en-gb/international-imprints/

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