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Who We Are Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings.
It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence In 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.
Based at our 64 acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for a Heat Treatment Operative. This role will involve operating heat treatment equipment to produce hardened steel rolls.
Role Responsibilities
North & Wast Treatment Plants.
Learn All Activities Within Heat Treatment Such As
- Learn how to charge furnaces for quenching/Air cooling of forgings.
- Contacting forgings using temperature control thermocouples.
- Slinging training.
- Crane driver training.
3 Press
Learn All Activities Within 3 Press Such As
- Furnace charging of forgings and blooms.
- 2nd lead hand tasks.
- Press driving.
- Crane driving.
- Forge lead hand role.
5 Press
Learn All Activities Within 5 Press Such As
- Furnace charging of forgings and blooms.
- 2nd lead hand tasks.
- Press driving.
- Crane driving.
- Forge lead hand role.
PCC (Process Control Centre.)
Learn All Activities Within The PCC Department Such As
- Mestec data capture system.
- Furnace control.
- Thermocouple usage.
- Documentation control for heat treatment and forge activities.
- Department planning of daily activities.
- Heat Treatment supervision and planning of the department.
About You
For internal applicants, training will be provided, however the following relevant skills, knowledge and experience are required.
- Willingness to learn
- Self-motivated with the ability to be flexible and use own initiative
- Ability to work within safety procedures
Days/Hours of Work
40 hours per week days Monday to Friday to start with, then moving onto shifts.
Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters
Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect.
- We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.
- Over £400m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art new facilities and modernisation on site.
- Competitive Salary
- 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays).
- Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Pension and Life Assurance Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being.
- Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
- Long service award scheme.
- You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.
- A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.
For additional information or if you would like to discuss the role, please email . Alternatively, if this sounds like the role for you, please review the full job description attached and apply now!
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