Forge Operative

Job Summary

Working as part of a multi-skilled Forge Crew.

Key Objectives of the Role

• H&S – Work in a safe and responsible manner and within FSG procedures. (For own and other people’s safety)




• Ensure ALL Quality procedures and processes are followed.




• Pre-shift checks as specified; for example: FLT, Hoist, Crane, etc.;




• Housekeeping (5s duties).




• Conduct preventative maintenance checks.




• Operate 5600T press and supporting roles within the cell which include:
  
  
  
  • Operating the Andromat

  
  

  • Control room (furnace and forge management)

  
  

  • Pyrometry checks

  
  

  • Carry out visual and dimensional checks on forgings and hard mark with identification

  
  

  • Working 1500T knockdown / trim and punch operations

  
  

  • Building dies and tooling for 5600T and 1500T presses

  
  

  • Ensure furnaces are loaded correctly with control plans completed

  
  

  
  




• Training also to be given the 900T and 3000T presses.

The Applicant

• Experience of working in a forging/pressing environment would be beneficial.




• Must be flexible, willing to work across different roles and shift patterns.




• Familiar with Microsoft Office / Computer control systems.




• Worked in a medium to heaving factory environment.




• Have worked in a fast-paced and busy environment.

Desirable Skills

• Forklift Counterbalance Truck Training.




• Overhead Crane Training.




• First Aid Training.




• Fire Warden Training.




• Working in Confined Spaces Training.




• Confined Space Rescue Training.




• Working at Height Training.




• Work at Height Rescue Training.

Personal Qualities

• Be able to work to their own initiative as well as part of a team.




• Good organisational skills.




• Attention to detail.




• A team player with good interpersonal skills at all levels.




• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline.




• Can-do attitude, self-motivated.




• Flexible and resilient.