Furnace Operator – Melting Specialist (Heavy Industry)

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 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