Heat Treatment Technician: Forgings & Castings

Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite canteen

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)

Job summary

Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd in Sheffield is seeking a Heat Treatment Operative to join our Forge & Foundry team. You will be responsible for the safe loading, heat treatment, and data recording of castings and forgings to meet customer specifications and quality standards.

This is a full-time, 42-hour week on a 21-shift pattern (days and nights), with weekends as required. The role requires reliability, good communication, and a proactive approach to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering or heavy industrial environment.
• Willing to learn new skills and work a shift pattern, including weekends.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Reliable, self-motivated and flexible, with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload castings and forgings using overhead cranes.
• Carry out heat treatment activities in line with procedures and instruction cards.
• Monitor furnace operations, respond to alarms and report faults.
• Install and manage thermocouples, record treatment data and maintain records.
• Support quench operations and ensure treatments meet standards.
• Maintain housekeeping, safety and quality in furnace areas.
• Support additional Foundry activities such as packing, painting and despatch preparation.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Heat treatment processes

Safety and quality awareness

Communication skills

Willing to work 21‑shift pattern

Tools

Overhead crane operations

IT basics

Job description

Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd in Sheffield is seeking a Heat Treatment Operative to join our Forge & Foundry team. You will be responsible for the safe loading, heat treatment, and data recording of castings and forgings to meet customer specifications and quality standards.

This is a full-time, 42-hour week on a 21-shift pattern (days and nights), with weekends as required. The role requires reliability, good communication, and a proactive approach to health and safety.