Forge Operator – Hot Forging & Precision

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 48,435,000 - 50,517,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10% employer contrib.

Life assurance 6x salary

Annual bonus

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Uniform provided

Occupational health service

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Leicester is seeking a skilled professional to operate and set hot forging machines, producing fasteners to tight tolerances. You will train across machines to ensure full flexibility and maintain accurate records, including SPC charts, while upholding strict quality and EHS standards.

The role involves working afternoon shifts at Meridian Business Park with competitive benefits and opportunities for development within the grading structure.

Qualifications

• Previous hot forging experience preferred.
• Experience on hot press, slitter, and shot blasting required.
• Power press training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Experienced in Hot Forging.
• Set and operate machines to produce fasteners to strict tolerances.
• Supporting in the production areas in the slitting and shot blasting.
• Undertake to train on all machines to ensure 100% flexibility in the workplace.
• Uses gauges and measuring equipment to ensure product meets required specifications.
• Self certification of your personal work.
• Keep all computer files and manual paperwork accurate and up to date at all times.
• Responsible for producing SPC charts and records.
• To actively take part in locally focused, or multi-functional continuous improvement teams.
• Ensure housekeeping is maintained to the highest standards.
• Ensure all quality procedures are adhered to.
• Work as fully flexible team member within the Company to maximise levels of production and quality.
• To adhere to all company EHS requirements and actively participate in the identification and elimination of hazards.

Skills

Hot forging

Hot press experience

Slitter operation

Shot blasting

Power press training

Tools

Hot press equipment

Slitter machinery

Shot blasting equipment

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Leicester is seeking a skilled professional to operate and set hot forging machines, producing fasteners to tight tolerances. You will train across machines to ensure full flexibility and maintain accurate records, including SPC charts, while upholding strict quality and EHS standards.

The role involves working afternoon shifts at Meridian Business Park with competitive benefits and opportunities for development within the grading structure.