Forge Shop/Heat Treat Helper

About Company: Finkl Steel is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of forging die steels, plastic injection mold steels, die casting tool steels, forged alloy bars, and custom open die forgings. Finkl Steel is a member of international Swiss Steel Group and manufactures products at three production facilities in Chicago, Houston, Detroit and Sorel (CAN).

We sell our products in North America and to 18 countries worldwide. With more than 100 patents, our steel formulations and steelmaking technologies set worldwide standards. In recognition of Finkl Steel’s product quality, our facilities were the first in America to receive ISO 9000 registration. Finkl Steel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

About the Role

The Forge Shop / Heat Treat Helper plays a crucial role in the steel manufacturing process. This position is essential for ensuring that materials are properly forged and heat-treated to meet quality standards and specifications. The responsibilities shall include the operation of the overhead cranes as they relate to all forging activities, sweeping, shoveling and general housekeeping necessary to maintain a clean and orderly shop.

The Forge Shop / Heat Treat Helper will be trained to run all the forging equipment with the intent to place them on the crew positions as they become available.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required Ability to handle a physical workload Must be able to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in production, manufacturing or related field a plus, but not required Experience operating overhead cranes and/or forklifts a plus, but not required Responsibilities: Sweep up around all furnaces daily Clean up around all 3 presses (8000, 4500 & 1500) Helping the crew when needed (stamp, spray, marking rod & changing dies) Operate overhead crane Remove jobs/scrap from the press Load scrap into the scrap buckets Transfer finished jobs to the heat treat department Transfer billets to the light forge area Change ingots coming from the melt shop General clean up in the shop Run the bobcat, forklift, pay loader, transfer cars & sweeper Steam clean equipment when time permits Paint equipment when time permits Mark scrap (grade) before sending to the melt shop Benefits: Extra $0.

30 for working 2nd shift & extra $0.40 for working 3rd shift Overtime and Double Time Medical, Dental and Vision benefits 401k Match & Profit Sharing STD and Life Insurance 10 paid holidays/PTO Quarterly Gainsharing Bonuses Flexible Spending Account Union Membership