Trainee Forge Heat Treatment Operative

Sheffield Forgemasters; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Forgemasters seeks a Heat Treatment Operative who will operate heat treatment equipment and contribute to steel production. The role involves a range of responsibilities including operating furnaces, assisting in planning and being part of a growing company with significant investment in modernization. Applicants should be willing to learn and adhere to safety procedures.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (including public holidays)

Competitive salary

Free onsite parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Pension and Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health support

Qualifications

• Desirable skills include self-motivation, flexibility, and safety procedure adherence.
• Internal applicants will receive training for the role.

Responsibilities

• Operate heat treatment equipment and charge furnaces.
• Learn various activities within heat treatment and assist in training.
• Document heat treatment processes and assist management.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Self-motivated

Flexibility

Ability to work within safety procedures

Job description

Who We Are

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company, recognized as a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and delivering world-class steel forgings and castings.

It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business is undergoing ongoing growth and modernisation following its acquisition by the UK Ministry of Defence in 2021. This acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. Over the next 10 years, our plant and equipment will be modernised, creating new opportunities for our business and colleagues.

Based at our 64-acre site in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for a Heat Treatment Operative. This role involves operating heat treatment equipment to produce hardened steel rolls.

Role Responsibilities

North & Wast Treatment Plants

• Learn all activities within heat treatment, such as charging furnaces for quenching/air cooling of forgings.
• Contacting forgings using temperature control thermocouples.
• Slinging and crane driver training.

3 Press

• Furnace charging of forgings and blooms.
• 2nd lead hand tasks, press driving, crane driving, and forge lead hand role.

5 Press

• Furnace charging of forgings and blooms.
• 2nd lead hand tasks, press driving, crane driving, and forge lead hand role.

PCC (Process Control Centre)

• Operate Mestec data capture system, furnace control, thermocouple usage, and documentation control for heat treatment and forge activities.
• Assist in department planning and supervision of heat treatment activities.

About You

For internal applicants, training will be provided. The following skills, knowledge, and experience are desirable:

• Willingness to learn
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to use own initiative
• Ability to work within safety procedures

Days/Hours of Work

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday initially, then moving onto shifts.

Reasons to Work at Sheffield Forgemasters

Before applying, please review the following benefits:

• Long-established local employer with a strong regional reputation
• Over £400m investment in new facilities and modernisation
• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Free onsite parking and cycle-to-work scheme
• Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, and other benefits
• Support for ex-military and reservists through the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

For more information or to discuss the role, please email us. If interested, review the full job description attached and apply now!

The company has experienced unprecedented growth and supports clients nationwide.