Job Details

1st shift Forging Associate September 16, 2025

Located in Akron, OH

Pay: $20.00 / hour

Job Full Description

Express Employment Professionals – Akron is searching for a Forging Associate in the Akron, Ohio area

 

🔨 About the Role:

Forging Associate – 1st Shift Join a dynamic manufacturing team in Akron, Ohio as a Forging Associate. This position involves operating forging equipment, handling hot metal components, and ensuring production quality and safety standards are consistently met. Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced industrial setting.

 

🔧 Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate forging presses, hammers, and other heavy machinery to shape metal components

  • Load and unload raw materials and forged parts from equipment

  • Inspect forged parts for defects and ensure they meet production specifications

  • Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of forging equipment

  • Monitor temperature and pressure settings to maintain optimal forging conditions

  • Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and heat protection

  • Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet production goals

  • Maintain a clean and organized work area

  • Document production and maintenance activities accurately

 

🧰 Skills and Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent work experience

  • Previous experience in forging, foundry, or heavy industrial manufacturing preferred

  • Ability to work in high-temperature environments and perform physically demanding tasks

  • Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with industrial tools

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and stand for extended periods

  • Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented

 

📍 Apply online or at our office:

Express can help you find the job that is a good fit for your needs and abilities, and you’ll never pay a fee for our services and support.

Three Ways To Apply:

  • Apply online at

  • Call our office at 234-260-3535 to set up an interview

  • Visit our office at 66 S. Miller Rd, Suite 201, Akron, Ohio 44333

 

🎁 Benefits of working with Express:

  • Holiday and vacation pay

  • Medical benefits

  • 401K

  • Safety incentives

  • Training

  • Scholarship opportunities

 

🏢 About Us:

Express works with job seekers to help find the right job for their skills and experience. As one of the leading staffing companies in North America, we’re ready to help you take the next step in your career. Whether you are ready for a full-time position, looking for part-time work, or want a more flexible schedule, Express has a wide range of jobs available including:

  • Administrative

  • Light Industrial

  • Skilled Trades

  • Professional positions

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job.

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Akron West, OH
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66 S. Miller Road
Suite #201
Akron, OH 44333

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