Forge Operator (2nd Shift, Monday - Thursday, 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM)

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology – with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch.

• Operate forging equipment, ensuring product meets specifications while minimizing scrap/rework costs.
• Communicate effectively with support departments to ensure resources are readily available to support production schedule.
• Continually monitor manufacturing methods, processes and procedures.
• Work with team to determine and implement necessary changes.
• Assist with routine administrative tasks to ensure team goals are supported, monitored and attained.
• Monitor established safety procedures.
• Respond to changes in the production schedule to ensure customer and departmental requirements are met.

• High school or GED required.
• 6+ months experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Good communication skills - written and verbal.
• Blueprint reading.
• Ability to train on day shift for 3-6 months
• Basic computer skills.
• Exposure to inspection and measuring equipment (e.g. gauges, calipers, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret process routings and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance and repairs on production equipment as needed for safe operation.
• Problem solving skills - ability to identify design flaws and inconsistencies in the product.
• Ability to meet demands of an ever-changing production schedule.
• Must be within a commutable distance to facility. Relocation support not offered.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without VISA sponsorship.
• Not eligible for internal VA/VN international assignment.

Machine Operator Forge: PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Ability to obtain and retain forklift certification.
• Geometric Dimension and Tolerance.
• Basic understanding of Short Cycle Manufacturing and Just in Time.
• Set up, operate and perform routine maintenance on forging related equipment, such as hammers, presses and furnaces.
• Prior experience in set-up and operation of forging equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with temperature principles as they relate to steel properties

Machine Operator Forge: PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Excessive exposure to heat, noise and vibration
• Bending- Waist level
• Stooping- 50 - 80%
• Twisting- 20 degrees
• Turning- 90 degrees
• Reaching- Below to above shoulder level
• Lifting- Up to 33 lbs. frequently through the day
• Standing- 50 - 100% of time
• Walking- 50% - 100% of time