Forge Operator

Production Operator
Night shift
Permanent
Aerospace & power generation industries
Training and development opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
• To support the site in pursuing business objectives.
• To assist with the identification, development and implementation of operational improvements.
• To ensure continuity of production of quality parts ensuring customer satisfaction is achieved.
• To ensure that quality, cost and delivery are continually improved.
• To ensure that all work meets customer (internal and external) expectations on delivery and quality.
• To be flexible and adaptable within work area.

KEY JOB DESCRIPTION
To conduct daily activities in a safe and quality conscious manner.
To ensure that high standards of health, safety and housekeeping are consistently met.
To assist in the forging of parts as per the forge instruction sheet by:
• Completing records and monitoring of process parameters before and during forging. Plan the running order to ensure maximum efficiencies are achieved.
• Ensure the Forge Instruction Sheet is diligently followed to include soak times, temperatures and hammer process, thus ensuring product integrity.
• Validate the sequence of numbers allocated to each part.
• Set the pace for the running order, ensuring the furnaces are balanced as effectively as possible.
• Manage material movement throughout the Forge.
• Accurate administration of all records.
• Ensure all quality policies and processes are fully adhered to.
• Liaise with production management to ensure that the production plan is fully achieved and proactively support any short-term changes.
• To carry out any other reasonable duty as requested by the management team.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
• Experience working in an industrial/heavy manufacturing environment would be beneficial
• Knowledge and application of safe working practices.
• Knowledge and experience in quality systems and procedures.
• High level of numeracy
• Ability to work under pressure
• Experience of working in an engineering environment.
• Fork Lift Truck Driving (desired)
• Pendant crane (desired)
• Confined space (desired)
• Abrasive wheels (desired)

KEY RESULT AREAS
• Productivity targets
• Customer requirements met on time and in full.
• Team adaptability and use of skills.
• Continuous improvement of processes applied
• Completion of H&S activities
• Ongoing cost reductions

HEALTH & SAFETY
• To carry out housekeeping audits across the unit if required
• To use the appropriate personal protective equipment
• To assist with undertaking risk assessments and re-assessments
• To undertake weekly inspections as required
• To monitor and assist with the implementation of safe systems of work
• To comply with legislative requirements
• To undertake daily forklift truck and crane checks

Hours are Monday – Friday 10pm – 6am

There will be an initial 8-10 week period of training, which will be on day shifts.

Benefits:
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 3x annual salary life assurance
• Profit related bonus scheme
• 10% matched pension