"DROPHAMMER OPERATOR"
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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.
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