Senior Forging Shop Lead - 45 MN Press & Manipulator

AimGulf; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 469,000 - 625,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Group in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Forging Shop Supervisor to oversee heavy forging production, ensure product quality, and meet targets. The role focuses on 45 MN presses, manipulators, and open-die forging processes, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

You will manage manpower and coordinate across departments to maintain high standards. The ideal candidate has 8–12+ years in heavy forging, strong supervision, and hands-on experience with large hydraulic presses and tooling.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in mechanical/metallurgy or related technical discipline.
• 8–12+ years in heavy/open-die forging operations.
• Supervisory experience required in forging shop.
• Experience with 45 MN or higher-capacity presses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily forging shop operations with 45 MN presses and manipulators.
• Plan and coordinate forging activities with production schedules.
• Oversee billet heating, transfer, pressing, forging, cooling, and handling.
• Monitor process parameters: temperature, reduction ratio, deformation sequence.
• Coordinate with furnace, quality, maintenance, planning and inspection teams.
• Ensure forged parts meet drawings and quality standards.
• Manage manpower and supervise operators and skilled workers.
• Maintain safety, 5S, PPE compliance and environmental practices.
• Maintain production records and shift handovers.

Skills

45 MN Press Operations

Forging Manipulator Operations

Open-Die and Heavy Forging

Billet Heating & Reheating

Hot Forging Processes

Forging Dies & Tooling

Temperature Control

Quality Inspection

Production Planning

HSE & 5S

Supervisory Experience

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering/Metallurgy/Production Engineering

Job description

Hudson Group in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Forging Shop Supervisor to oversee heavy forging production, ensure product quality, and meet targets. The role focuses on 45 MN presses, manipulators, and open-die forging processes, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

You will manage manpower and coordinate across departments to maintain high standards. The ideal candidate has 8–12+ years in heavy forging, strong supervision, and hands-on experience with large hydraulic presses and tooling.