Posted June 19, 2026
Operator - Forge Press
Paligen Technologies, Inc.
Garland, Texas, United States 75040
Full Time
Reference: 285351047
Operator - Forge Press
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Paligen Technologies is dedicated to the advancement of novel manufacturing solutions in the commercial, defense, and aerospace industries. We are always looking for new ideas and people who are passionate about their craft. Our mission, vision, and values are at the core of what we do every day. We are dedicated to these pillars of success, and they guide us in excelling in our craft and striving to leave the U.S. industrial base better than before. We provide a deep understanding of the defense industry and a forward-thinking approach – a combination that sets a new benchmark in our field.
Shift: 2nd
Pay: $23.08
Title: Operator - Forge Press
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Interpret Aerospace industry prints with assistance.
- Operate hydraulic forge presses.
- Use of inspection tools and techniques.
- Set proper oven urn temperature by alloy.
- Evaluate set-up to reconcile against quality standards.
- Verify correct oven and die temperatures.
- Monitor production run to verify quality and production std.
- Use of all pyrometer equipment.
- Process control through use of SPC
- Make set-up on presses he/she operates.
- Understands and follows all applicable S.O.I.
- Reconcile material against job traveler.
- Requires the ability of operating hydraulic forge presses.
- Requires working knowledge of open and close die forging operations.
- Requires a working knowledge of proper die lubrication to achieve correct metal flow during forge operation.
- Requires being proficient with the CIMA system at performing job related tasks to assure correct labor & manufacturing reporting.
- Requires die forging process knowledge and teamwork ability for continuous improvements.
- Requires following and setting example of all safety rules related to employees work area.
Education & Experience:
- High school education or equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least one (1) year of related press operation.
- At least six (6) months experience in press line operations preferred
Work environment
- Elevated temperatures, thick smoke, dirt and grease.
- Physically able to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Handling materials up to 900 degrees with proper tools.
- High paced production environment to meet standards.
Requirements:
- Background Investigation / Drug Screen / US Person: Required.
Paligen Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Placing value on a diverse and inclusive environment. All hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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