A client is a leading UK manufacturer of high-quality forged components, supplying critical industries where strength, durability and precision are essential. We are seeking an experienced Drop Hammer Press Operator / Stamper to join our forging team as the business continues to expand.
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Role Overview
You will operate multiple Massey 1-ton and 2-ton drop forging hammers, clipping presses, and associated forging equipment to produce high-integrity forged components to specification.
This is a physically demanding, safety-critical role requiring proven experience and a strong awareness of hot metal forming processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate Massey 1T & 2T drop hammers safely and efficiently
- Set up tooling, dies, and workstations for production runs
- Forge heated billets to required shapes and tolerances
- Operate clipping/trimming presses to remove flash and finish forgings
- Monitor forging quality and dimensional accuracy
- Adjust hammer blows and positioning based on material behaviour and die fill
- Perform routine checks and basic maintenance of machinery
- Work in coordination with furnace operators, setters and inspectors
- Follow production schedules and meet output targets
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
- Comply with all health & safety and PPE requirements Essential Requirements Proven experience operating drop forging hammers or power hammers Experience in hot forging, stamping, or heavy press operations Competent working with heated metal and forging dies Ability to operate multiple machines and maintain production flow Strong understanding of workplace safety in a heavy manufacturing environment Ability to read job cards, drawings, or production specifications xgikmsk Physically fit and comfortable working in a hot, noisy industrial environment Reliable, punctual and safety-focused Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with Massey forging hammers or similar equipment Experience operating clipping presses or trimming presses Overhead crane / slinging certification FLT licence Experience working to ISO or aerospace quality standards Basic mechanical aptitude for tool changes and adjustments Working Environment
- Heavy industrial forging environment
- Exposure to heat, noise and vibration
- PPE and traini...
Drop Hammer Press Operator / Stamper in Backworth employer: Complete Talent Services Ltd
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