Job Description:

• 1) Sets up and operates closed-die drophammer to forge metal parts according to specifications, using measuring instruments and handtools: Informs HEATER of forging specifications, such as specified quantity and temperature setting.

• 2) Aligns and bolts specified dies to machine ram and anvil, using scale, rule, square, feeler gauges, shims, and handtools.

• 3) Positions workpiece onto lower die and depresses pedal to activate ram that repeatedly strikes and forces metal workpiece into die impression.

• 4) Moves workpiece through series of dies to attain specified detail.

• 5) May plan work procedures, select tooling, and operate drophammer to form experimental or developmental parts.

• 6) May turn knobs to regulate conveyor speed and feed that automatically carries heated stock from furnace, places stock on anvil, and removes finished workpiece.

• 7) May forge unheated metal.

• 8) May set stops or turn handles to set specified striking force of ram.

• 9) May trim flash from finished forging.

• 10) May operate hammer to compress finished forgings to specified tolerances and be designated Restrike Hammer Operator.

• 11) May be designated according to type of hammer operated as Board Drop Hammer Operator; Impact Hammer Operator; Steam Hammer Operator.