Press Operative

Forde Recruitment, a leading provider of industrial staff in South Yorkshire and the surrounding areas, is seeking an experienced Press Operative in Sheffield.

Responsibilities, Experience, Skills and Competencies

• GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Health and Safety - 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 preventive maintenance checks. Operate 5600T press and supporting roles within the cell which include: a)Operate the Andromat. b)Control room (furnace and forge management). c)Pyrometry checks. d)Carry out visual and dimensional checks on forgings and hard mark with identification. e)Working 1500T knockdown / trim and punch operations. f)Building dies and tooling for 600T and 1500T presses. g)Ensure furnaces are loaded correctly with control plans completed.
• EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: 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 computer control systems. Worked in a medium to heavy factory environment. Have worked in a fast paced and busy environment. Team player. Ability to understand / interpret drawings and use measuring equipment (training can be given). Organised and methodical approach to each task. Able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel. Must be able to work effectively without constant supervision. Ambition to progress.
• Familiar computer control systems; worked in a medium to heavy factory environment; have worked in a fast paced and busy environment; team player; ability to understand / interpret drawings and use measuring equipment (training can be given); organised and methodical approach to each task; able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel; must be able to work effectively without constant supervision; ambition to progress.

Rate: £14.50 - £17.70 Hours: 37.5