Heat Treatment Operative

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic heavy engineering company which is capable of producing the largest and most technically challenging cast and forged steel components in the world from its manufacturing facilities in Sheffield.

In 2021 the business was acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence so as to secure its role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes and it is currently embarking upon a substantial programme of capital investment to modernise its plant and equipment over the next 10 years

As a Heat Treatment Operative you will be operating heat treatment plant and equipment to produce hardened steel rolls.

The main duties of the role are as follows:

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  Crane driving and slinging to move forgings and large machined components to facilitate heat treatment operations, both horizontally and vertically.

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  Operating Induction hardening stands for hardening rolls, performing coil and quench tank setup changes.

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  Physical use of heavy tools and tackle as necessary for lifting and setup changes

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  Operating computerised touchscreen systems for induction hardening and furnace recorders.

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  Operating gas fired hardening and tempering furnaces using programmable controllers

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  Training will be given in the use of hardness testing instruments

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  In this role we are looking for people who are able to use their own initiative, to be self-motivated and to undertake varied job tasks as and when required.

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  General housekeeping duties to bring and maintain the Roll Hardening Department to world class standards.

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  Any other duties commensurate with the job role

Candidates must have:

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  Understanding of and compliance with Health & Safety Regulations.

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  Willing and able to work shifts

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  Must be capable of working individually and as part of a team.

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  Ability to use own initiative

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  Flexible, positive and adaptable attitude to work and manufacturing environment

Ideally Candidates will have:

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  Crane driving license

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  Counter balance Fork Lift Truck license

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  Previous experience of crane driving and slinging

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  Experience in operating Fork Lift Truck (Counterbalance) & Reach Truck

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  Previous experience in a heavy engineering or similar environment

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  Previous experience working in a heat treatment environment

Days/Hours of Work:

2 Shift rotation Mornings and Nights:

Mornings – Monday to Thursday 6am – 2.30pm, Friday 6am – 12pm

Nights – Monday – Thursday 8pm – 6am

What can we offer you in return?

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  Long established local employer

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  Competitive Salary

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  33 days annual leave

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  Central location with free onsite parking

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  Matched Pension scheme and Life Assurance Scheme

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  Employee Assistance Programme

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  Company enhanced family friendly policies

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  On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being focus topics

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  Discounted Westfield Health Cash Plan Scheme

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  You at Work – Access to Online Discounts

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  Comprehensive Learning & Development Opportunities

For additional information please email and we will ensure your enquiry reaches the appropriate member of the team. If you think you have what it takes to join Sheffield Forgemasters, review our full job description as attached and apply now!