Press Forge Operator

Description:

Key Details

Work hours: 35 hours per week, Two-Shift-System Mornings and Afternoons

Location: Hillsborough, Sheffield

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA) is one of the UK’s leading independent aerospace and industrial forgers. The unique feature about IFA is the combination of open and closed-die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location. Operating from a (Apply online only)ft2 facility in Sheffield, we manufacture high-integrity, open-die and closed-die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector.

Main Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Forge Supervisor, you will support the First Hand in the effective production of specification forgings, in meeting customer requirements and IFA Ltd production targets through the effective utilisation and control of forge equipment and tooling. This also includes the best use of furnaces whilst adhering to all relevant necessary procedures. You will be trained on various roles within the forge crew, including a forging manipulator driver and press driver.

Key Accountabilities

* Maintaining accurate identity and location record of components in the furnaces.

* Maintaining and selecting the appropriate tools and techniques to produce the components to the required dimensional integrity/specification.

* Ensuring components’ straightness and conformity to dimensions.

* Maintenance and selection of appropriate punches for use during ring forging processes

* Handling and aligning punches appropriately.

* Effective prioritisation and co-ordination of workload for best equipment utilisation.

* Retaining accurate identification of components for processing and traceability in accordance with customer requirements as shown by the route card.

* Instructing, guiding and advising appropriately manipulator and equipment operators.

* Calling a halt to processing through recognition of defective material or equipment malfunction.

* Work with shift colleagues to ensure efficient and effective operations.

* As necessary, liaise with other departments.

* Ensure best use and maintenance of safe working practices.

* Maintaining excellent housekeeping.

Essential:

* Good understanding of forging best practice to material processing (Hydraulic Press and / or Hammer).

* Good understanding of key operating procedures.

* General manufacturing awareness.

* Proven planning and organisational skills.

* Ability to follow standard operation procedures (SOP).

* General awareness of health and safety.

* Good attention to detail.

* Team player.

* Proactive and practical approach.

* Good communication skills.

Qualifications

Essential:

GCSE’s or equivalent

Company principles and culture

Our vision of success through integrity is supported by our core values:

Working safely – safety is a priority in all that we do, both the safety of all on site and the provision of a safe product.

Teamwork – by working respectfully together on teams across our business, we build great relationships, recognize outstanding contributions and create the environment for our highly skilled workforce to support our customers in meetings their requirements.

Always looking for improvement – our teams are excellent at what they do and are constantly working to improve our processes.

Why work for us?

At IFA we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. As one of the UK’s leading forge manufacturers we want to ensure that we attract, motivate and retain the best people who can deliver the best service to the company and our customers.

We offer you:

Competitive pay.

Holidays – you will have 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.

Pension scheme – IFA wants to provide its employees a good foundation for the life after work and hence offers a 5% contribution. The pension scheme comes along with further discounts on health, travel and rescue insurances.

Bonus scheme – this is linked to team and company performance.

Westfield cash plan – IFA provides level 1 health cash plan which comes along with numerous discounts and special offers, including gym discounts, online, high street and grocery retailers and many more.

Gym membership for employees

Death in service payment, full company sick pay and long service rewards.

Tax efficiency schemes: Childcare vouchers and Cycle to Work.

Free work wear and PPE.

On-site parking is available.

Focus on wellbeing and mental health awareness.

Trust – we encourage you to come up with ideas and get the most out of your job with us.

Development – we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career.

If this has drawn your interest, we would be delighted to hear from you! Please hit the apply now button and upload your CV.

For further information please visit our company website