Forge Helper
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Pay: $22.00/hour
Shift: To be confirmed during screening.
Employment Type: Temporary
Position Summary
A confidential manufacturer is seeking a Hammer Helper to support forging operations by assisting the Blacksmith and forge team with material handling, equipment setup, and production tasks. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role in a high-heat industrial environment. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, reliable, and comfortable working with heavy materials and forging equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Blacksmith and crew with daily forging operations.
- Move and position metal parts between the furnace, hammer, anvil, and other workstations using tools or equipment.
- Rotate, flip, and align parts using shears, levers, and other tools.
- Set up parts for hole punching, forming, and related operations.
- Remove scale and debris from parts and dies.
- Stamp and identify parts to maintain traceability.
- Apply graphite or other lubricants during forging processes.
- Measure parts using basic tools to ensure proper fit and dimensions.
- Assist with setup of forging and sizing equipment.
- Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, or manipulators as assigned.
- Grind finished parts using hand or stationary grinders.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Follow all safety procedures, policies, and work instructions.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to perform physical, hands-on work in an industrial environment.
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and a safety-first mindset.
- Willingness to learn and grow within forging operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Six to twelve months of manufacturing, forging, or heavy labor experience.
- Experience in forging, metal manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.
- Forklift or crane operation experience, or willingness to learn.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical labor for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly.
- Frequent climbing, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
- Good vision and hand-eye coordination.
Work Environment
Industrial forging environment with high heat, noise, moving machinery, dust, fumes, and vibration. Required PPE must be worn at all times.
