Melting Operative

Melting Operative Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber, England

Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd
Full Time Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber, England 13.22 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

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 currently embarking upon a substantial programme of capital investment to modernise its plant and equipment over the next 10 years.


We currently have an opportunity within the Melt Shop department.

The successful applicant will work within the melting team, the operative must ensure pit side tasks are carried out effectively, ensuring both base plates and moulds are set correctly.

You will work as part of a team to manufacture bespoke ingots between 1.5-287 tonnes and be exposed to multi-ladle casting 600+ tonnes within the Foundry.

Working as a production operative in partnership with engineering and technical stakeholders you will be instrumental in the delivery of a high integrity steel grades.

There are also opportunities to develop and progress to working on our Electric Arc Furnace and Secondary Steel Making units.

At Sheffield Forgemasters we support the development and growth within our business promoting an agile workforce across site and offering a variety of training to support. This affords any successful candidate to grow, develop and enhance their skillset through available opportunities.

The main duties of the role are as follows:


  • Primary steelmaking operations involving our 105 tonne Electric Arc Furnace

  • Secondary steelmaking operations involving our VAD/VOD/Ladle Furnace

  • General crane driving duties

  • Ladle set up and preparation

  • Pitside configuration

  • Maintaining a high level of H&S for themselves & others keeping in line with the companies H&S policy

  • Adhering to standard process instructions

  • Preparing our ladle fleet to enable successful pouring of liquid steel into ingot moulds


Our ideal candidate will have:


  • Previous experience of working in an engineering or manufacturing environment, with heavy engineering experience being advantageous

  • Previous experience of an Electric arc furnace would be beneficial but not essential

  • Crane driving & slinging experience

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Willingness to learn and gain new skills


Days/Hours of Work:

Pattern of Work: Days and nights

Days – Monday to Wednesday 06:00-18:00 and Thursday 06:00-14:00

Nights - Monday to Wednesday 18:00-06:00


This will equate to average of 40 hours per week.


What can we offer you in return?




  • Long established local employer

  • Competitive Salary

  • 33 days annual leave

  • Central location with Free onsite parking

  • Matched Pension scheme up to 5% and Life Assurance cover

  • Family Friendly Policies

  • Free Employee Assistance Programme (confidential advice including legal, medical and domestic issues)

  • On site Occupational Health Team; Health Screening, well-being focus topics, physiotherapy service

  • Discounted Westfield Health Cash Plan Scheme

  • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

  • You at Work Discount Scheme - Access to Online Discounts

  • Comprehensive Learning & Development Opportunities


We welcome all applicants and look forward to receiving your application!


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

Melting Operative
Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd

www.sheffieldforgemasters.com
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Graham Aubrey Honeyman
$100 to $500 million (USD)
501 to 1000 Employees
Unknown
Metal & Mineral Manufacturing
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