Furnace Operator

2 weeks ago


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 Furnace Operative. This role will involve operating industrial furnaces, ensuring heat treatments of all castings / forgings are undertaken to specific requirements.

**Role Responsibilities**
- Load castings / forgings for heat treatment.
- Program & monitor the furnace controls, ensuring all treatments are done to correct procedures & parameters.
- Monitor the furnaces for alarms & report all furnace faults to the maintenance dept.
- Record and communicate information to colleagues as part of shift handovers.
- Keep the furnace area clean.
- When workload permits, assist in the following foundry operations:

- Packing
- Painting for despatch
- Stencilling castings
- Slinging / banksman operations

**About You**

Training will be provided for this role, however the following relevant skills, knowledge and experience are a distinct advantage.
- Proven experience on heat treatment furnaces.
- Experience using furnace control equipment.
- Experience in slinging castings.
- Manual handling experience.
- Confined space trained.
- Basic I.T. skills are required for this role.
- Knowledge of foundry work.
- Understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
- Previous heavy engineering experience.

**Days/Hours of Work**

An average of 42 hours per week, 4 on 4 off, two 12 hour days + two 12 hour nights then 4 days off.

**Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters
- We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.
- Over £400m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art 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 well-being.
- 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 ex-military and reservists in employment.



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