Test Laboratory Machinist

1 week ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd Full time

Who We Are
Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings.


It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence In 2021.

The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes.

As part of this programme of work our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

Based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for a Test Laboratory Machinist. This role will involve participating in all aspects of test sample preparation.

Role Responsibilities

  • Light sawing test blocks to drawing / mark out.
  • Manual Lathe and CNC Lathe machining of tensile test pieces.
  • CNC Machining of Fracture Toughness Specimens.
  • Milling of Charpy Impact Test Specimens.
  • Preparation of Hardness and Metallography specimens.
  • Administration and computer data input as required.
  • Operation of heat treatment furnaces.

About You
The following relevant skills, knowledge and experience are required.

  • Apprentice Trained Machinist.
  • Test Specimen Machining.
  • Good understanding of imperial and metric measurements.
  • Ability to read technical drawings.
  • Car driving licence.
  • Basic IT skills.
  • Basic administration skills.

Days/Hours of Work
37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with flexible start and finish time between 06:1- 09:30 and 14:30 - 18:00

Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters

  • We are a longestablished local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.
  • Over £600m largescale and longterm investment programme in stateoftheart new facilities and modernisation on site.
  • Competitive Salary
  • 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays).
  • Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Life Assurance Scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on wellbeing.
  • Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
  • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
  • Long service award scheme.


You at Work
  • Access to online discounts portal.
  • A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting exmilitary and reservists in employment.
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.
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