Front End Forging Operations Technician

Forged Solutions Group; Sheffield (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Forged Solutions Group is seeking a Front End Operations Operator to work across all Front End functions including saws, forge and tooling. The role requires flexibility to cover 24/5 and 24/7 shift patterns, with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement in a demanding metalworking environment.

You will perform tasks across open die forging, billets, and tooling, follow SOPs, coach new operators, and maintain daily housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Experience with open die forging, forging, and tooling operations.
• Ability to respond quickly to business needs and embrace change.
• Understand and follow standard operating procedures and quality manual.

Responsibilities

• Perform Front-End Operations across forging and tooling.
• Follow Methods of Manufacture and quality manual SOPs.
• Maintain health and safety standards and safe plant operation.
• Provide training and coaching to new operators.
• Maintain high housekeeping and implement 5S daily.
• Ensure equipment runs efficiently to meet production needs.
• Follow all Work Safe instructions and procedures.
• Load/unload saws and report breakdowns.
• Prepare paperwork/route cards and log progress.
• Complete furnace loading charts and time logs per job.
• Be redeployed to alternative work if required.
• Maintain TPM program and pre-use checks.
• Carry out any additional adhoc duties.

Skills

Team working

Work under pressure

Logical and analytical

Can-do attitude

Flexible

Attention to detail

Innovative

Confident

Continuous Improvement

Promote and embrace change

Tools

FLT Licence

Crane Licence

Side Loader Licence

Job description

Forged Solutions Group is seeking a Front End Operations Operator to work across all Front End functions including saws, forge and tooling. The role requires flexibility to cover 24/5 and 24/7 shift patterns, with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement in a demanding metalworking environment.

You will perform tasks across open die forging, billets, and tooling, follow SOPs, coach new operators, and maintain daily housekeeping.