Job Posting Title
Forge Line Operator
Legal Entity
Metaldyne Sintered Ridgway, LLC (Ridgway Forge and Convent)
Job Description Summary
Responsible for supporting forging operations by safely operating and maintaining equipment to meet production, quality, and safety requirements. The Forge Technician performs machine and tooling adjustments, quality inspections, equipment setup activities, and process monitoring to ensure products meet customer specifications. Utilizes process documentation, quality systems, and production controls to maintain efficient operations while supporting workplace safety, continuous improvement, and overall manufacturing performance. Performs the responsibilities detailed below for the assigned production area.
Job Description:
Follow all environmental, health, and safety requirements at all times
Meet established production targets and quality goals
Demonstrate understanding and compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and equipment safety procedures
Perform equipment startup and shutdown activities according to established procedures
Complete and maintain production and quality documentation, including Alerts, CARs, Requests for Change, Travelers, and OK-to-Run verification records
Enter inspection, production, and quality data into the Plex system
Adjust machine settings, process parameters, and part sizes to maintain product quality
Inspect parts according to Process Sheets, quality requirements, and Reaction Plans
Follow Process Sheets, Reaction Plans, and standardized procedures to maintain process control
Identify, document, and process non-conforming material using established NCM procedures
Change tooling, punches, dies, robot fingers, and end-of-arm tooling as required
Perform basic preventive maintenance activities and equipment servicing
Monitor, adjust, and maintain lubrication systems and lube sprayers to ensure proper operation
Set up modules using operator interfaces and robot pendant controllers to ensure proper part handling and production quality
Follow Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements and proper labeling procedures
Locate, understand, and follow all applicable Work Instructions (WI)
Support process control, troubleshooting, and problem-solving activities to maintain efficient production
Perform quality inspections, SPC checks, and product verification activities as required
Maintain workplace organization and compliance with 5S standards
Support continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, productivity, and scrap reduction
Meet physical requirements as outlined in the Physical Demand Analysis
Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Education
High school diploma or General Education Degree Required
Requires a minimum of 1-year experience in manufacturing operations
About Dauch:
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.
Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic…