Forge Press Operator: Rotating Shifts & Growth

Pro-Found Recruitment Solutions; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Found Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Forge (Press) Operative in Sheffield to operate and maintain large forging equipment and support manufacturing processes.

The role is permanent with 37.5 hours per week, rotating days, afternoons and nights. You will work on 5600T/1500T/600T presses, read drawings, perform inspections, and follow health and safety procedures, with opportunities to develop within a heavy engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a forging or pressing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use measuring equipment.
• FLT/Crane/Hoist experience is desirable.
• Flexible approach to shift work and varied responsibilities.
• Basic knowledge of computer-controlled systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate large-scale presses including 5600T, 1500T, and 600T machines.
• Support production processes and tooling activities.
• Andromat operation and furnace/forge control room management.
• Perform pyrometry checks and dimensional inspections.
• Carry out pre-shift checks (FLT, cranes, hoists).
• Assist with tooling and die building and housekeeping (5S).
• Complete preventative maintenance checks.
• Ensure health & safety and quality procedures are followed.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

FLT/Crane/Hoist experience

Measuring equipment

Basic CNC/controls knowledge

Teamwork & communication

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Pro-Found Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Forge (Press) Operative in Sheffield to operate and maintain large forging equipment and support manufacturing processes.

The role is permanent with 37.5 hours per week, rotating days, afternoons and nights. You will work on 5600T/1500T/600T presses, read drawings, perform inspections, and follow health and safety procedures, with opportunities to develop within a heavy engineering environment.