Machinist - Grinder

Overview

As a Machinist – Grinder, you will operate a cylindrical grinder to remove material to achieve the required diameter, finish, and roundness of steel rolls.

What you\’ll be doing

• Operating cylindrical grinding machines to meet required roll size, shape and finish quality.
• Deploying manual and CNC grinding techniques to achieve desired outcomes.
• Loading, setting and operating large lathes.
• Slinging and crane driving.
• Inspection and quality control of products.
• Machine maintenance.

Qualifications and experience

• Apprenticeship trained and/or relevant experience in a similar position.
• Experienced in cylindrical grinding and lathe turning.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Previous experience of crane driving and slinging.

Values

As well as having the skills, knowledge and experience for this role, we are also looking for someone who embodies our core values: Customer Focus; Working Together; Trust & Respect; Quality & Innovation and Safety & Wellbeing.

Security and eligibility

Please be aware that many roles at Sheffield Forgemasters are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 – 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

About the role and site

At Sheffield Forgemasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Machinist – Grinder to join our Work Rolls function. This role is based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield. Our Work Rolls department produces forged steel rolls in our custom-built steel processing facility, that is among the most advanced, dedicated forged roll plants in the world. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week with shifts as described below.

• Morning Shift: 06:00-14:30 Mon-Thu, 06:00-12:00 Fri
• Night Shift: 20:00-06:00 Mon-Thu

What we offer

• Stability, with large-scale & long-term investment and orders secured into the 2040s.
• A programme of redevelopment with state-of-the-art machinery and facilities on site.
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
• Life Assurance Scheme: 2 x annual salary.
• Employee Bonus Scheme: up to £1000 paid annually, dependent on company performance.
• Onsite canteen and free onsite parking with EV chargers.
• Long service award scheme and branded workwear.
• Employee discounts portal and Health & Wellbeing support, including Occupational Health services and various clinics.

Equality, diversity and working arrangements

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds. We recognise the importance of flexible working where business needs allow and discuss options with candidates.

Security and nationality

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet security requirements before appointment. People working with government/MOD assets must complete BPSS checks. Nationality limitations may apply.