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ATI

Heat Treat Operator - Weekend Nights

Cudahy, WI

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

As a Heat Treat Operator, you will be an integral part of a successful team that is responsible for ... Load forgings into heat treat furnace and removes from furnace after required heating using a ...

ATI

Heat Treat Operator 2nd Shift

Cudahy, WI

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

As a Heat Treat Operator, you will be an integral part of a successful team that is responsible for ... Load forgings into heat treat furnace and removes from furnace after required heating using a ...

ATI

Equipment Operator-Small Turning- 2nd Shift

Cudahy, WI · On-site

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

A Small Turning Equipment Operator is responsible for setting up and operating various types and sizes of production machine tools to machine forgings or stock according to customer requirements and ...

R+L Carriers

Forklift Operator PT

West Salem, WI

$21.09/hr

Forklift Operator, Starting at $21.09 hr Part-Time, Monday - Friday, 4p-10p Earn 1 week of vacation ... Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC. About Us: R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held ...

R+L Carriers

Forklift Operator FT

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$25.39/hr

Forklift Operator, Starting at $25.39 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Earn 1 week of ... Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC. About Us: R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held ...

R+L Carriers

Forklift Operator FT

Neenah, WI · On-site

$24.74/hr

Forklift Operator, Starting at $24.74 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Nights Earn 1 week of vacation ... Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC. About Us: R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held ...

R+L Carriers

Forklift Operator FT

West Salem, WI

$21.09/hr

Forklift Operator, Starting at $21.09 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 2nd Shift Earn 1 week of ... Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC. About Us: R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held ...

R+L Carriers

Forklift Operator PT

West Salem, WI

$21.09/hr

Forklift Operator, Starting at $21.09 hr Part-Time, Monday - Friday, 4p-10p Earn 1 week of vacation ... Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC. About Us: R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held ...

R+L Carriers

Forklift Operator FT

Milwaukee, WI

$25.39/hr

Forklift Operator, Starting at $25.39 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts Earn 1 week of ... Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC. About Us: R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held ...

R+L Carriers

Forklift Operator FT

Janesville, WI

$23.73/hr

Forklift Operator, Starting at $23.73 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 2nd Shift Earn 1 week of ... Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC. About Us: R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held ...

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How much do forge operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for forge operator in Wisconsin is $21.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.97 and $21.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Forge Operators?

Forge Operators are skilled workers who operate and monitor forging machines used to shape metal parts under high pressure and temperature. They are responsible for setting up equipment, selecting the proper dies, heating metal, and ensuring that finished products meet quality specifications. Forge Operators must also follow safety protocols due to the demanding and potentially hazardous work environment. Their role is essential in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, where metal components are frequently produced.

What are some common challenges faced by Forge Operators, and how can they be addressed?

Forge Operators often encounter challenges such as working in high-temperature environments, maintaining precision under physically demanding conditions, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. To address these challenges, operators should prioritize regular hydration, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and participate in ongoing safety training. Additionally, developing strong attention to detail and collaborating closely with team members, such as maintenance technicians and quality inspectors, can help minimize errors and ensure efficient workflow.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Forge Operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Forge Operator, you need mechanical aptitude, knowledge of metalworking processes, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with some employers requiring vocational training. Familiarity with forging presses, hammers, CNC machinery, and safety protocols is typically necessary, along with certifications in heavy equipment operation or OSHA safety standards. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong teamwork skills help individuals excel in this demanding environment. These skills are crucial for producing high-quality forged components safely and efficiently while minimizing errors and workplace accidents.

What is the difference between Forge Operator vs Machinist?

AspectForge OperatorMachinist
Required CertificationsTypically none or basic safety trainingOften requires technical certifications or vocational training
Work EnvironmentFactories, foundries, heavy industrial settingsMachine shops, manufacturing plants, industrial environments
Job ResponsibilitiesOperating forging presses, handling hot metal, ensuring safetySetting up, operating, and maintaining machine tools for metal fabrication

Forge Operators focus on operating forging equipment in heavy industrial settings, mainly working with hot metals. Machinists, on the other hand, work with precision machine tools to shape metal parts. While both roles require knowledge of metalworking, Forge Operators typically need less formal certification and work in more physically demanding environments. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role in the manufacturing industry.

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Heat Treat Operator - Weekend Nights

DYNAMIC FLOWFORM CORP.

Cudahy, WI • On-site

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

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Job Description
Proven to Perform.
From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.
ATI is currently looking for a Heat Treat Operator within our manufacturing facility in Cudahy, WI. As a Heat Treat Operator, you will be an integral part of a successful team that is responsible for producing machined in military, aerospace, oil/gas and other applications.
As a Heat Treat Operator, you will be responsible for s etting up, operating, and tending to heat equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces to temper, harden, anneal, and/or heat treat metal. In this position you will be required to perform heating and cooling operations necessary to impact physical properties in forgings to conform to our customer specifications
Training will be conducted on 1st or 2nd shift. Permanent shift will be determined after training.
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare furnace loads in accordance with detailed furnace load map
  • Prepare and assembles load thermocouple
  • Load forgings into heat treat furnace and removes from furnace after required heating using a combination of manipulators and forklifts
  • Move completed furnace load to appropriate cooling station
  • Set furnace temperature controls to suit type of material and process.
  • Monitor furnace operation and performance as required
  • Process forgings through quench and cool operations
  • Work from specifications, chart, detailed work instructions, etc.
  • Generate and update required reports to document process parameters
  • Operate Brinell/Rockwell hardness testing equipment determining the hardness of forgings after heat treatment
  • Create move tickets after heat treatment processing is complete

You will have opportunity for continued learning, career growth and pay increases with successful completion of training milestones. To become successful, you must quickly learn ATI, our customers, products, processes, and procedures.
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare furnace loads in accordance with detailed furnace load map
  • Prepare and assembles load thermocouple
  • Load forgings into heat treat furnace and removes from furnace after required heating using a combination of manipulators and forklifts
  • Move completed furnace load to appropriate cooling station
  • Set furnace temperature controls to suit type of material and process.
  • Monitor furnace operation and performance as required
  • Process forgings through quench and cool operations
  • Work from specifications, chart, detailed work instructions, etc.
  • Generate and update required reports to document process parameters
  • Operate Brinell/Rockwell hardness testing equipment determining the hardness of forgings after heat treatment
  • Create move tickets after heat treatment processing is complete

You will have opportunity for continued learning, career growth and pay increases with successful completion of training milestones. To become successful, you must quickly learn ATI, our customers, products, processes, and procedures.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications
  • 1 year of experience in a transferrable industry with transferrable skills.
  • Basic reading, math, and measurement comprehension. The ability to read instructions and perform simple measurements is critical.

Preferred Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent, Vo-Tech Certificate or associate degree in electrical, mechanical or another related curriculum
  • Experience with AMS 2750 pyrometry standard
  • Experience with hardness testing

Skills
  • Knowledge of heat-treating practices and procedures
  • Knowledge/use of industrial heavy equipment
  • Familiar with industrial furnaces and components
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills to analyze and resolve difficult problems effectively and implement long term solutions
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.
*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.
ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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