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LPW Group

Forge Shop Helper

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What they do

A Blacksmith or Forge Worker hammers and forges bars, rods, ingots and plates of iron, steel or other metals, and draws wire to make and repair various kinds of tools, metal articles, pieces of equipment, and agricultural and related implements.

$36,351 / year median in Texas

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Today, Western continues to grow with more than 80 employees fulfilling specialty functions such as engineering, quality, inspection, and production. We use proprietary technology to forge some of the hardest, most difficult alloys on the market into 100% quality-controlled flanges. Every product undergoes a rigorous, sophisticated monitoring and quality assurance program, from heat treatment to testing to the final inspection. Additionally, Western is in full compliance with outlined ASME, PED, ISO, and TSSA standards, a distinction held by only a handful of forging providers in the United States. Roles & Responsibilities Performs any combination of tasks in the forging crew For this position, day-to-day responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to: Works closely with entire forging crew Removes scale from lower die, using broom and/or air hose Using tongs, positions and turns work pieces and small tools during forging Replaces forge crew tools in specified racks Desired Requirements Must be able to operate a forklift and lifting devices Must be able to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job Must possess agility and good depth perception Must be able to read and understand work orders, drawings, and other written instructions Must have the ability to manage a range of priorities, sometimes under pressure Western Forge & Flange Co is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer....