Front-End Forge Operator: Saws, Forging & 5S Specialist

Forged Solutions Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Forged Solutions Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an operator to work across Front-End operations including saws, forge and tooling. The role requires quick adaptation to business needs, strong teamwork, and a focus on continuous improvement.

You will perform front-end tasks across multiple forging processes, follow SOPs, enforce safety, train new operators, and support 5S housekeeping daily. TPM and pre-use checks form part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in front-end forging operations (saws, forging, tooling).
• Experience with Route Card process.
• Awareness of 5S housekeeping and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform Front-End operations across open/closed die forging, rings forging, saws and tooling.
• Follow SOPs and methods of manufacture per quality manual.
• Enforce health and safety at all times and operate safely.
• Deliver training to new operators on front-end operations.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping daily.
• Ensure equipment runs efficiently to meet production requirements.
• Follow Work Safe instructions and operating procedures.
• Manage paperwork/route cards per procedures.
• Complete furnace loading charts and inspection sheets with time references.
• Redeploy to alternative work if required.
• Maintain daily TPM programme and pre-use checks.

Skills

Team working

Under pressure

Analytical

Can-do attitude

Flexible

Attention to detail

Innovative

Confident

Change management

Continuous improvement

Education

FLT Licence

Crane Licence

Job description

Forged Solutions Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an operator to work across Front-End operations including saws, forge and tooling. The role requires quick adaptation to business needs, strong teamwork, and a focus on continuous improvement.

You will perform front-end tasks across multiple forging processes, follow SOPs, enforce safety, train new operators, and support 5S housekeeping daily. TPM and pre-use checks form part of daily duties.