Forge Press Operator

Elevation Recruitment Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Sheffield's manufacturing community is looking for a Forge Press Operative to join their skilled team. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity for training in a supportive environment, emphasizing teamwork and adherence to safety standards. Applicants should be enthusiastic, flexible, and eager to work in a dynamic production setting, benefiting from hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret drawings and use measuring equipment.
• Good timekeeping and attendance.
• Willingness to learn and be trained.

Responsibilities

• Forging using press controls and setting press tools for accurate production.
• Safe operation of furnaces, including setting digital controls.
• Inspecting forging for defects and taking corrective actions.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Job description

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Elevation Engineering & Manufacturing’s Skilled Shop Floor Team has been exclusively retained to manage a recruitment campaign for our client, Orchid Orthopedic, based in Sheffield’s manufacturing community.

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions is a worldwide leader in design and manufacturing for the orthopedic and medical device markets, including joint reconstruction, spine, trauma, sports medicine, extremities, and dental. With 10 facilities globally, Orchid provides opportunities for people to live longer, more active lives through their products and services.

The company cares about both its patients and its team.

More information about the company can be found at [insert link if available].

They currently have a Goods in and Dispatch Operative position available. Experience in these areas is advantageous, but they are also open to enthusiastic individuals from other industries with transferable skills.

The role they are hiring for is:

Forge Press Operative

Hours: 39 hours per week

Work Pattern: 3 shifts (mornings, afternoons, nights)

Hourly Rate: £16.15 - £16.88 + Shift allowance

Overtime: Paid at 1.5x after 39 hours

Reporting to the Forge Manager, responsibilities include:

• Forging using press controls and setting press tools for accurate production
• Safe operation of furnaces, including setting digital controls
• Inspecting forging for defects and taking corrective actions
• Identifying raw materials and separating scrap
• Following work orders and drawings
• Ancillary operations such as saw operation, material movement, linishing, shotblasting, and glassing

Requirements and qualities include:

• Ability to work as part of a team with a positive attitude
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately
• Willingness to learn and be trained
• Adherence to health and safety rules
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work environment
• Following process instructions and quality standards
• Good timekeeping and attendance
• Flexibility to transfer between areas and work shifts, including nights
• Ability to interpret drawings and use measuring equipment

Training can be provided; experience is preferred but not essential.