Forging Shop Skilled Worker - Press Operator

Job Description

Position Title: Press Operator - 45 MM & 20 MM

Division: Forging Shop

Category: Specialty Skilled Labor

Location: Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Salary: SAR 2,500 - 3,500 + FAT

Job Summary

The Press Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of 45 MM and 20 MM forging presses in a forging shop environment. The role involves handling hot forgings, monitoring press operations, ensuring product quality, and strictly adhering to safety and operational standards to meet production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Press Operations
  • Operate 45 MM and 20 MM forging presses as per approved production plans and work instructions
  • Set up press parameters including pressure, stroke, temperature, and cycle time
  • Ensure correct alignment of dies and tooling before press operation
  • Monitor forging operations continuously to avoid defects or equipment damage
• Hot Forging Handling
  • Safely handle hot forgings using tongs, manipulators, cranes, or other approved tools
  • Ensure proper transfer of heated billets between furnaces, presses, and cooling areas
  • Follow safe handling practices to prevent injuries and material damage
• Quality Control
  • Inspect forged components visually and dimensionally during and after production
  • Identify surface defects, dimensional deviations, or forging irregularities
  • Segregate non-conforming products and report quality issues to supervisors
  • Work closely with Quality and Production teams to maintain forging standards
• Equipment & Maintenance Support
  • Perform routine pre-start and post-operation checks of forging presses
  • Identify abnormal noises, vibrations, oil leaks, or performance issues
  • Report equipment malfunctions promptly to the maintenance team
  • Assist maintenance personnel during minor adjustments or breakdowns
• Safety & Compliance
  • Strictly follow HSE rules, SOPs, and shop-floor safety procedures
  • Use prescribed PPE such as heat-resistant gloves, face shields, helmets, and safety shoes
  • Ensure safe working practices during hot metal operations
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area
• Coordination & Productivity
  • Coordinate with supervisors, furnace operators, crane operators, and quality inspectors
  • Support production targets related to output, cycle time, and rejection control
  • Follow shift instructions and production schedules effectively

Requirements

Experience Requirement

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Press Operator in a forging shop environment
• Proven experience operating 45 MM / 20 MM forging presses
• Experience in handling hot forgings and high-temperature operations

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of forging processes and press operations
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and SOPs
• Good awareness of industrial safety practices
• Physically fit to work in high-temperature shop-floor conditions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Work Environment & Conditions

• Forging shop environment with exposure to heat, noise, and heavy machinery
• Shift-based work as per production requirements
• Overtime applicable based on workload and production demands