at Harrington Hoists Inc in South Holland, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Title: Bender
Category: Regular Full-Time
Job Class: Direct Labor
Location: South Holland, IL, US
Requsition ID: 1927
Description:
JOB TITLE: BENDER / BLACKSMITH
Non-Exempt Position
REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor / Plant Manager
DEPARTMENT: Machine Shop
BASIC FUNCTION:
Heats steel, bending material to varying degrees using a variety of manual and automated equipment.
GENERAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Measure completed workplace to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.
- Utilize Diacro and pedric and hydraulic presses to accomplish tasks more efficiently.
- Regularly stand, walk, twist, push and pull.
- Examine completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.
- Read work orders to determine quantity and specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances.
- Load metal pieces of material into dies or bending tools.
- Clean and lubricate machines.
- Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies.
- Interpret complex blueprints, sketches, and other specifications before starting any forging process.
- Heat metal pieces in forges or furnaces until hot enough to use hammers, tongs, and other tools to bend, cut, and shape the heated metal.
- Apply various methods to harden or temper metal pieces, altering their physical properties as needed.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Inspect finished products to ensure they meet required specifications and quality standards.
- Repair or replace defective or worn-out industrial components.
- Maintaining and ensuring proper operation of blacksmithing tools and equipment.
- Set up and operate Armada and Marvel saws to cut metal and other materials.
- Select and install saw blades and other attachments according to specifications.
- File, grind, and smooth rough edges and surfaces.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required by company management.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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