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HADRIAN

Forging Engineering Specialist

Los Angeles, CA

$78K - $101K/yr

Treating forging as a fully connected system enables step-function improvements in quality ... Expertise in non-ferrous metals, such as Titanium, Aluminum, and Nickel based alloys. * Strong ...

HADRIAN

Forging Engineering Specialist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$78K - $101K/yr

Treating forging as a fully connected system enables step-function improvements in quality ... Expertise in non-ferrous metals, such as Titanium, Aluminum, and Nickel based alloys. * Strong ...

HADRIAN

Forging Engineering Specialist

Los Angeles, CA

$78K - $101K/yr

Treating forging as a fully connected system enables step-function improvements in quality ... Expertise in non-ferrous metals, such as Titanium, Aluminum, and Nickel based alloys. * Strong ...

Gerdau

Forge Operator

Duluth, MN

$31.68/hr

Forge Operator - $31.68/hour after shift premiums and overtime 3 days on, 3 days off Night shift ... We're also one of the largest recyclers in the Americas, taking old scrap metal and melting it down ...

Estwing Manufacturing Co

1st Shift Finisher

Rockford, IL · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Polish and/or grind metal forgings by holding parts against grinding wheel, wire brush or belt sander to bring forging to finished appearance. * Applies abrasive compound, wax, or other dressing to ...

Gerdau

Forge Operator

Duluth, MN · On-site

$31.68/hr

Forge Operator - $31.68/hour after shift premiums and overtime 3 days on, 3 days off Night shift ... We're also one of the largest recyclers in the Americas, taking old scrap metal and melting it down ...

Lime Media Group, Inc.

Metal Fabricator

Rockwall, TX

What You'll Do · Forge & Fabricate -- Cut, bend, and shape steel, aluminum, and other metals using saws, shears, presses, and rollers. · Weld Like a Pro -- MIG, TIG, stick -- strong, clean welds ...

SCOT FORGE

Student Learner

Spring Grove, IL · On-site

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

High School Student Learner - flexible schedule Scot Forge, a recognized leader in the metal forging industry, is a 100% Employee-Owned Company with profit sharing, tuition reimbursement ...

Aichi Forge

Press Operator

Georgetown, KY · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

1. Checks material, if correct loads the stock for the furnace or the induction heaters. 2. Unload conveyor and load the forged parts into the containers. 3. Move metal forgings from the conveyor ...

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for metal forging in the United States is $21.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Metal Forging professional, you need a strong understanding of metalworking processes, physical stamina, and familiarity with operating forge machinery, often acquired through vocational training or apprenticeships. Experience with industrial furnaces, power hammers, dies, and personal protective equipment (PPE) is typically required, and certifications in workplace safety or metallurgy can be advantageous. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are important soft skills in this environment. These competencies are crucial for maintaining quality output, ensuring safety, and meeting production targets in a physically demanding manufacturing setting.

What is a Metal Forging job?

A Metal Forging job involves shaping metal using compressive forces, typically through hammering, pressing, or rolling. Workers in this field operate machinery to heat, mold, and refine metal into specific shapes for industrial applications. They may work with various metals, including steel, aluminum, and titanium, to produce components for automotive, aerospace, and construction industries. Metal forging jobs require physical strength, attention to detail, and knowledge of safety procedures to handle high temperatures and heavy equipment effectively.

What are the typical working conditions and team structure for Metal Forging jobs?

Metal Forging professionals usually work in industrial settings such as foundries or manufacturing plants, where conditions can be hot, noisy, and require consistent use of safety gear. The role often involves working as part of a team, collaborating closely with other forgers, machine operators, and quality inspectors to ensure smooth production flow and product quality. Shifts may vary, including early mornings or nights, and meeting production deadlines is a common challenge. Working in this environment fosters strong communication and coordination skills, and offers opportunities to advance into supervisory or specialized technical roles as experience grows.

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Forging Engineering Specialist

HADRIAN

Los Angeles, CA

$78K - $101K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future
Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.
We're accelerating our mission with the launch of Factory 3 in Mesa, Arizona, a 290,000-square-foot facility creating 350 new jobs. We are expanding rapidly to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to expand into naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.
Hadrian is backed by leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz, our fast-growing team is united around reindustrializing American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond.
FORGING ENGINEERING SPECIALISTS
Help us Build the Future of Forging
We are advancing modern forging by integrating process expertise, precision engineering, and scalable manufacturing across the full production lifecycle-from raw material preparation through final inspection and surface finishing. Treating forging as a fully connected system enables step-function improvements in quality, repeatability, and throughput for critical components.
We are solving hard problems across forming, thermal processing, machining, metrology, and finishing. This requires engineers with deep domain expertise who can also operate across adjacent processes.
This is a general opening to identify and engage forging engineers with specialized experience across key process areas.
Core Specialty Areas
  • We are looking for Product, Process, Manufacturing, Materials and Design professionals who are aligned with our mission in advancing forging capabilities to support the re-industrialization of forging products for critical infrastructure, aerospace & defense, and energy to support our country.
  • We are specifically interested in engineers with experience in one or more of the following:
  • Raw Material Preparation: Hot & Cold Sawing and shearing
  • Thermal Processing: Heating of Billets & Tooling. Heat treatment of forging & tooling.
  • Primary Forming: Closed/Open/Rolling/Rings/Extrusion
  • Surface Preparation: Hot & cold descaling, pickling, coating, & shot blasting
  • Post-Form Operations: Trimming & piercing, coining & sizing, bending & straightening
  • Machining: Rough milling, drilling, turning, broaching, flow forming, grinding, & welding.
  • Inspection & Metrology: Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle, CMM Inspection & Vision
  • Finishing: Painting, plating & coating

Role Details
  • Apply deep technical forging knowledge & experience to define & develop new or existing processes to build or enhance process capability and production performance
  • Use 1st principles engineering methodologies to drive process development & optimization through part & process simulation, data analysis, design of experiments, and continuous improvement
  • Partner with operations, quality, and maintenance to ensure stable & capable manufacturing processes
  • Develop and refine process documentation, control plans, standard work, & SOP's
  • Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives across the forging lifecycle
  • Proficient in working autonomously or in team settings. Capable of self-direction and owning the outcome of individual contributions and project-based work.

What We're Looking For
  • Degree in engineering or equivalent hands-on forging/manufacturing experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in at least one core forging process area
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and process specifications
  • Developed analytical skillset with a focus on process capability, variation reduction, & creative problem solving
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, production-driven environments
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to explain technical details to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proven record of implementation & execution of high impact projects, root-cause remediation, and efficiency gains.

What Sets You Apart
  • Firsthand experience spanning multiple stages of the forging value chain (material → forming → finishing → inspection)
  • Experience integrating multiple modes of metal flow to achieve high accuracy of complex shapes; preform à extrude à roll à upset à coin
  • Solid grasp of machine design concepts, power transmission, and work/energy principles
  • Direct knowledge of the thermal processing of metals
  • Expertise in non-ferrous metals, such as Titanium, Aluminum, and Nickel based alloys.
  • Strong quality background (SPC, PPAP, PFMEA, control charts, NCR/CAPA systems)
  • Knowledge of industry standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, TS 16949, NADCAP, AMS/ASTM, MIL, NAVSEA)
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, or other high-spec manufacturing environments
  • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or basic process improvement frameworks
  • Formal material science or metallurgical training
  • A high energy, contagious attitude and focused work ethic

Benefits for Full-time Employees
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
  • 401k
  • Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
  • Flexible vacation policy

ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .
Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the Company's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

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