Forge Assistant

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Position Summary:
The Forge Assistant supports daily forging operations by preparing materials, assisting forge operators, maintaining equipment readiness, and ensuring a safe and efficient workflow. This role plays a key part in producing high‑quality metal components that meet Materion’s performance and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist forge operators with setup, operation, and shutdown of forging equipment.
- Prepare raw materials and ensure proper loading and positioning for forging processes.
- Inspect materials for defects or irregularities prior to forging.
- Monitor forge area conditions, including temperature, equipment function, and safety compliance.
- Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and basic maintenance of forge tools and machinery.
- Transport materials using forklifts or other approved equipment (training provided if needed).
- Record production data accurately and communicate any issues or abnormalities to supervisors.
- Support continuous improvement, quality, and safety initiatives within the forge department.
- Follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and operational procedures.

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Prior experience in manufacturing, metalworking, or industrial operations preferred but not required.
- Ability to work in high‑heat environments and lift up to 35 pounds.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Willingness to learn forge equipment operation and follow standardized processes.
- Reliable, team‑oriented, and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Additional Requirements:

- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Flexibility to work various shifts or overtime depending on production needs.
- Must pass required background checks and/or pre‑employment screenings.

Pay Range:

$21.61-$26.70

Actual base salary offered varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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