Furnace Operative/Melting Operative

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full furnace technology training

Competitive bonus

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing is seeking a skilled Furnace Operator to join a specialist melting team. You will work with advanced melting technologies to produce high-integrity alloys for aerospace, defence, energy and industrial applications.

Ideal candidates have experience in heavy manufacturing or steel production, and a proven commitment to health, safety, and quality. The role involves operating furnaces, cranes and forklifts, with training provided on specialist equipment and career

Qualifications

• Experience in steel manufacturing or heavy engineering environments.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and FLTs is advantageous.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and support the operation of the furnaces used within the melt.
• Carry out overhead crane handling of electrodes, moulds, ingots and crucibles.
• Prepare and load furnace charges in line with production specifications.
• Undertake charge preparation, charge mixing and furnace loading activities.
• Prepare crucibles and refractory materials for production campaigns.
• Assist with mould preparation, setting, stripping and associated processes.
• Load and unload large clamshell heat treatment furnaces.
• Complete general crane and forklift truck operations within the production facility.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation, including melt records.
• Ensure all work complies with QA procedures and customer requirements.
• Maintain site housekeeping and support safety initiatives.
• Work as part of a team to meet production targets safely.

Skills

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Teamwork

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Job description

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company.

Furnace Operator / Melting Operative

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Furnace Operator to join our specialist melting team. Working with advanced melting and remelting technologies, you will play a key role in the production of high-integrity alloys used in demanding aerospace, defence, energy and industrial applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in heavy manufacturing, steel production, foundry, forging, melting, casting, or similar industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate and support the operation of the specific furnaces used within the melt
• Carry out the safe overhead crane handling of electrodes, moulds, ingots and furnace crucibles.
• Prepare and load furnace charges in line with production specifications.
• Undertake charge preparation, charge mixing and furnace loading activities.
• Prepare crucibles and refractory materials for production campaigns.
• Assist with mould preparation, setting, stripping and associated processes.
• Load and unload large clamshell heat treatment furnaces.
• Complete general crane and forklift truck operations within the production facility.
• Conduct routine furnace cleaning activities.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation, including melt records.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with quality assurance procedures and customer requirements.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and contribute to site safety initiatives.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve production targets while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience within steel manufacturing, foundry, melting, casting, forging, heat treatment or heavy engineering environments.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and FLTs is advantageous.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality procedures.
• Ability to work effectively within a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Flexible approach to work and willingness to undertake training on specialist equipment.
• Good attention to detail and record-keeping skills.

What's on Offer

• Long-term career opportunities within a specialist manufacturing environment.
• Full training on industry-leading furnace technologies.
• Competitive bonus structure
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for progression and skills development.

PLEASE NOTE THE ROLE ALSO INVOLVES A BONUS OF UP TO £6,598 OTE UP TO £50,586