Forge Operative

08215564448

£16.20 Per Hour

Full Time

Contract

Broxburn, West Lothian

Warehouse

Posted 8 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Job Title: Forge Operative

Pay Rate: £16.20

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length: Permanent

Location:

Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:15am-5pm

Basic rate upto 37 hours/ 1.5x after 37 hours

Main Duties:

Operate mandrel forges, hot presses, and support equipment safely and efficiently.
Load, monitor, and operate industrial furnaces for forging processes.
Carry out plate rolling, saw cutting, and marking of materials to specification.
Perform oxy-acetylene burning and other thermal cutting tasks as required.
Conduct visual and dimensional inspection of forged parts to ensure quality standards.
Assist with routine forge maintenance and support continuous improvement initiatives

Key Skills:

Fully time-served in a relevant engineering trade; backgrounds in fitting or welding are particularly suitable.
Previous experience in a heavy engineering or industrial environment.
Familiarity with hot metal processes is desirable.
Confident reading and interpreting technical drawings.
Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Forklift driving experience is beneficial and may be required.

Interested? Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Forge Operative.

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