Want to make high end products in a high growth environment for premier companies in the automotive and aerospace industries? Come join AST’s 160 employees in making exciting products for the world’s leading companies.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise day-to-day operations of forging department.
• Setting and managing daily priorities and productivity within the shop.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering department on new product development and implementation into production.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance department to ensure inspection criteria are established and being followed.
• Willing and able to assist in the training of operators as necessary.
• Must be able to motivate, provide leadership and create a team environment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to understand complex mechanical drawings and tolerances.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a high number of set-ups and short run jobs.
• Participate in the process of CNC program retention process for all jobs.
• Ability to develop and implement systems and procedures as they relate to process development, process flow, quality assurance and work order documentation.
• Ability to institute process and procedural improvements in a shop environment. 
• Minimum 5 yrs. experience in a production/shop environment, preferably in the metal fabrication industry.