Vacancies

Main Purpose of Job:
The FR Group Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support to achieve KPI target levels of plant availability and performance at the Meadowhall, River Don and Provincial Park FR sites. The key responsibilities of this role are to actively take part in and (and on occasion) lead the Engineering Team in areas such as PPM, TPM, Continuous Improvement (CI) Initiatives, Training and Housekeeping. Other key tasks of the role include completing scheduled engineering tasks, breakdown repairs, all these tasks are to be carried out and completed within a specified time frame, thus minimising any disruptions whilst maximising uptime of operational equipment.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities:
 Ensure all Engineering Breakdowns (irrespective of priority) are identified and subsequently rectified as quickly as possible.
 Provide a supporting role to the introduction of PPM, TPM and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across all FR Sites.
 Have the delegated authority of the FR Group Engineering Team Leader in his Absence.
 In the event of no first line management presence, responsible for making sound Engineering decisions in line with business requirements and escalate to Senior Management if required.
 Responsible for maintaining the highest standards of housekeeping (within specified areas) and to embrace the 5S initiative program on a daily basis.
 Enforce and practice the highest standards of Health & safety at all times and ensure that all plant and ancillary equipment is maintained to these high standards.
 Ensure all recording systems for work completion are correctly compiled with all relevant information detailed.
 Ensure that the detailed procedure of Shift Change / Handover of the department is carried out thoroughly and all relevant paperwork is compiled correctly with the on-coming personnel.
 Assist the Site Engineering Manager (SEM) in minimising machine down time by introducing autonomous maintenance programmes.
 Responsible for timely completion of all plant PPM schedules and to provide support for all site wide TPM programs.
 Ensure good communication avenues are prevalent between the Engineering Teams.
 All other adhoc duties that may be required to support the site business plan.

Internal and External Contacts
Internal: All departments (all sites)
External: Contractors

Key Performance Indicators:
 To achieve Plant availability of >90%.
 To achieve >95% completion rate of PPM’s across all Plant and ancillary systems.

Aptitudes Required
 Good verbal and written communication skills.
 Assertive and driven.
 Logical and analytical.
 Team working skills.
 Flexibility to engage with multi-disciplinary teams on equipment improvement issues.

Experience and Qualifications
 Good academic qualifications (i.e. HNC / ONC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent).
 Apprentice trained.
 Knowledge of manufacturing environment, especially within the steel forging industry would be advantageous.
 Experience of a hot working environmental (rolling, forging, ring rolling, foundry) would be advantageous.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forged-solutions.com

Job Purpose
To manage and provide Quality Engineering support for Operations and Quality departments by ensuring that products and processes are maintained in line with Business and Customer requirements.
Serve as a team member to provide Quality Engineering expertise to continuous improvement teams and manufacturing support.

Principle Accountabilities:
• Improve / develop all aspects of the Quality function in pursuit of the departmental aims and objectives (KPI’s).
• Assist in the company’s RCCA process which will include cross functional teams employing improvement/problem solving techniques with the aim of reducing waste throughout the manufacturing process.
• Lead and Support Project management activities with New Models and Continuous Improvement.
• Conduct internal procedure, process and Product audits in accordance with the issued schedule in line with regulatory requirements
• Support company Self Release programs (DSQR, ASRA)
• Assist in the control and management of the quarantine area.
• The management, preparation & submission of relevant approval documents – FAIRS / DVI / APQP / PPAP / Concessions / Production Permits.
• Support the Quality Systems Engineers with maintaining the Quality Management system (QMS).
• Data analyse actions in response to internal & external queries & complaints.
• Facilitate the Calibration of equipment.
• Coach and mentor the Quality Apprentices.

Essential experience / qualifications
• 5 years’ experience in Quality or a similar role.
• Experience of a range of relevant manufacturing processes
• General IT skills Microsoft packages – Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Desirable experience / qualifications
• Qualified to HNC level or above in a manufacturing or production engineering discipline. Significant industry experience is required if the applicant does not have the necessary qualification.
• Recognised auditor training qualifications
• Green belt, black belt or other recognised lean manufacturing training
• Project Management

Personal Skills / Abilities
• Good interpersonal skills, the ability to work on one’s own initiative or as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as this can be a Customer faced role.
• Ability to compose clear and concise reports & documentation.
• Ability to work under pressure to achieve deadlines consistently.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues in a simple and concise manner
• Ability to work under pressure to achieve deadlines consistently

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forgedsolutions-bfl.com

We are currently seeking an NDT Inspector to join our Inspection team in Blaenavon. The role will involve using various techniques including FPI, Etch and UST to inspect products to ensure conformity to customer specification. The successful applicants will work on a morning shift only.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities:
• Inspection, evaluation and sentencing of product in line with customer specifications.
• To perform in process quality checks ensuring product / equipment comply with the relevant customer specifications and audit checklists.
• To perform non-destructive inspections on all components as identified by the MoM or customer specification.
• To record, organise and evaluate test results and generate inspections report.
• Responsible for general administration and upkeep of departmental documentation including completing/updating all in process documentation and systems e.g. EFACs
• Preparation of parts for penetrant inspection in line with relevant procedures.
• To support and participate in audits.
• Working with all departments to ensure the overall product/process quality is of the highest standard.
• Highlight any non-conformances to Quality/Technical Department and actively contribute to the overall quality of the product and associated processes.
• Understanding the materials to be tested, how they are manufactured and the impact on the end product.
The successful candidates will have the following skills/experience:
• Level 2 certification in line with SNT-TC-1A or EN4179
• Ability to interpret information such as standard operating procedures, customer specifications and MoM.
• Must have an engineering qualification, ideally to a minimum of HNC or equivalent or demonstrable experience performing a similar role from within the automotive, steel manufacturing or aeronautical industry.
• Computer Literate
• Experience of NDT i.e. penetrant testing methods, ultrasonic testing methods & acid etching techniques would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills, particularly team working.
If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forgedsolutions-bfl.com

The role will involve obtaining spare parts, looking after maintenance stores & raising purchase orders when required, along with assisting with administration of a range of compliance checks.

Principle Accountabilities
• Responsibility for maintenance stores
• Replenish maintenance consignment stock by raising purchase orders
• Ensuring correct storage and receipt of parts
• Fully utilise the Pirana CMMS
• Cataloguing critical spares used throughout site
• Assisting with administration of a range of compliance checks including
• Crane maintenance reports
• Lifting equipment certification
• Zurich inspection reports
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with other departments within the business
• Participation in the companies’ continuous improvement activities to give a sustained improvement in quality, efficiency and reliability.
• Conduct minor projects as necessary

Experience/ Qualifications
• Formally trained through an engineering apprenticeship, preferably mechanical experience
• Familiarity of operating CMMS packages
• Computer literate
• FLT licence
• Previous experience of working in a Stores function would be advantageous

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forgedsolutions-bfl.com

We are currently seeking a CMM Operator to join our busy Inspection team at our Blaenavon facility. Working on a three-shift rota, the successful candidate will inspect product to ensure conformity to customer specification using a range of techniques including CMM.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities:
• Perform manual and visual inspection checks as necessary on the product, in line with the MoM to ensure product conforming.
• Working to strict deadlines to achieve Customer OTIF.
• Ensure test equipment is calibrated.
• Select the correct inspection programme to be used based on the SOP.
• Perform Statistical Process Control analysis as required.
• Responsible for general administration and upkeep of departmental documentation including completing/updating all in process documentation and systems as required e.g. EFACs
• Highlight any non-conformances to Quality Department and actively contribute to the overall quality of the product and associated processes.
• Transport Product using FLT/Pump Truck as necessary.
• Participate in shift change hand over to ensure that departmental performance is not affected and that KPI’s are achieved.

Experience and Qualifications
• Previous experience working as an inspector within a similar industry is essential
• Must be computer literate
• Experience of CMM

Person Specification
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to achieve deadlines and targets consistently
• High self-motivation and determination to succeed

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forgedsolutions-bfl.com

Job Summary
Machine forgings and tooling to specified drawings across both manual and CNC machining centers. The parts machined feed both the commercial and aerospace markets.
Key Objectives of the Role
• H&S – Work in a safe and responsible manner. (For own and other people’s safety).
• Conduct any pre-shift H&S checks as specified; for example: Hoist Crane.
• Maintain a high standard of workplace housekeeping (5s Duties)
• Ensure ALL Quality procedures and processes are followed.
• Machine parts to drawing.
• Use measuring equipment (Micrometers, Vernier, Wall Thickness Meter, Surface Roughness gauge).
• Material Movements.
• Prepare cell for next job – materials, tools drawings, route packs.
• Check/change tips as required.
• Check and monitor dimensions in process.
• Load parts and unload parts.
• Basic machine and coolant checks.
• Complete cell production documentation and bookings.
• Set the job and the machine parts.
• Adjust offsets and tooling as required.
• First off measurements.

The Applicant
Essential
• Machining working under +/-.05mm.
• CNC Milling/Turning Experience.
• Understanding Fanuc CNC Controls.
• Attention to detail.

Desirable
• Apprentice Trained – Mechanical Manufacturing or equivalent.
• Read and understand drawings.
• Experience with machining Forgings.
• Manual Milling/Turning Experience.
• Overhead Crane Training.
• Abrasive Wheel Training.
• Experience with machining forgings.
• Forklift license to RTITB/ITSSAR or any other national accredited qualification.
• Overhead crane/lifting certification.

Personal Qualities
• Team player, but able to work on own initiative, as required.
• Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline.
• Logical and analytical.
• Can-do attitude, self-motivated.
• Flexible.
• Good communication skills written and oral.
• Innovative, Resilient and Confident.
• Promote and embrace change.
• Continuous Improvement.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forged-solutions.com

Job Summary
An exciting opportunity to work as part of the NDT inspection team at Forged Solutions Group Darley Dale. You will integrate into a well-established team of highly skilled NDT operators. The Job will include Inspecting parts using fluorescent dye penetrant, magnetic particle and visual inspection. Working to stringent standards for numerous customers mainly within the aerospace industry.
Key Objectives of the Role
• H&S – Work in a safe and responsible manner adopting FSG Standards. (For own and other people’s safety).
• Conduct any pre-shift H&S checks as specified.
• Housekeeping/maintaining a high standard of workplace organisation.
• Participate in Health and Safety Audits and Job Safety Observations.
• NDT (FDP/NPI) Inspection of critical rotating Parts for the aerospace industry as well as parts for oil/gas and power generation.
• Process parts using a variety of NDT methods, including preparation of parts before and after test.
• Interpret defects and make decisions based on customer acceptance standards.
• Follow customer specifications and procedures.
• Liaising with other departments to ensure a smooth flow of work.
• Write detailed inspection reports, and design techniques for testing.
• Assist in customer and internal audits.
• Have a familiarity with a number of NDT Methods used within aerospace, understand their uses and limitations.
• Will be cross trained in other NDT techniques.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required.
The Applicant
• Experience of using NDT Methods with Forgings.
• Previous NDT Level II certification in one or more of the following NDT Methods (NAS410/EN4179 preferred):
 Essential: Fluorescent Dye Penetrant (FDP);
 Desirable: Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI);
 Desirable: Visual inspection;
 Desirable: Ultrasonic (UT);
 Desirable: Acid Etch Inspection (AEI).
Personal Qualities
• Assertive approach, able to communicate at all levels and in varying situations.
• Team player, but able to work on own initiative, as required.
• Positive outlook and determined, can-do attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Organised, methodical and logical approach.
• Results driven and focused.
• Displays the FSG values of Integrity, Quality, Collaboration and Commitment.
• Innovative, Resilient and Confident.
• Promote and embrace change.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Computer literate.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Displays the FSG values of Integrity, Quality, Collaboration and Commitment.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forged-solutions.com

Main Purpose of Job:
Responsible for ensuring that the quality of the product meets the required specification before moving to the next part of the process or being released to the customer. Has the ability to respond to the needs of the business and embrace change. Heavily involved in Teamwork, Housekeeping, and Continuous Improvement.
Key Tasks and Accountabilities:
 Practice and enforce a high standard of Health and Safety at all times.
 To carry out “DQR” and other Customer equivalent processes.
 Create complex customer reports and to ensure that all the Customers’ requirements for the certified release of the product have been completed and that all relevant documents are present and correct.
 Support advance product quality planning (APQP) activities, including PFMEA, FAIR and PPAP.
 Arrange for testing of components with internal and external laboratories
 Ensure timely turn round of tests to meet customer requirements
 Liaison with customer and 3rd party inspectors for approval of parts prior to shipment
 Implement and maintain controls associated to test pieces after testing; including the archiving of returned test material.
 Have the ability to move completed product onto the next process as necessary, and ensure product is stored in a safe manner.
 Work to the companies documented management system e.g. Standard Operating Procedures – Methods of Manufacture.
 Actively looking to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.

The Applicant:
 Experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
 Able to work to tight deadlines, and focus on detail to ensure high levels of accuracy
 Computer literate with focus on Microsoft Office
 Ability to prioritise work-load and focus on key issues
 Able to escalate problems and issues quickly and constructively and solve problems
 Ideally have experience of test and release requirements for ISO9001 and AS9100

Personal Qualities:
 Team working skills
 Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline
 Logical and analytical
 Can-do attitude, self-motivated
 Flexible
 Attention to detail
 Innovative
 Confident
 Promote and embrace change
 Continuous Improvement

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forged-solutions.com

Job Purpose
To manage and provide Quality administration support for the Quality department by assisting the Quality team in the daily activities ensuring that products and processes are maintained in line with business and customer requirements.
Serve as a team member to provide Quality expertise to continuous improvement teams and manufacturing support.
This role has the scope for multiple opportunities within the quality team and welcomes candidates looking for development and future progression.

Principle Accountabilities:
• Improve / develop all aspects of the Quality function in pursuit of the departmental aims and objectives (KPI’s).
• Support the Quality systems Engineer with maintenance and update of Q-Pulse (Quality Management System)
• Raise purchase requisitions where necessary.
• Support Quality engineering in the facilitation of the calibration process.
• Compile FAIR (First Article Inspection reports) and associated documents.
• Electronically archive all documentation.
• Support the creation of weekly and monthly KPI reports.
• Create concessions based on Engineers findings.

Essential experience / qualifications:
• Willingness to work under own initiative.
• Excellent Attention to details.
• General IT skills Microsoft packages – Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Desirable experience / qualifications
• Previous experience of an administrative role and/or customer facing role.

Personal Skills / Abilities
• Good interpersonal skills, the ability to work on one’s own initiative or as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as this can be a customer faced role.
• Ability to compose clear and concise documentation.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues in a simple and concise manner.
• Ability to work under pressure to achieve deadlines consistently.
• Flexible and responsive to the demands of the role.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forgedsolutions-bfl.com

Job Purpose
Responsible for the despatching of product from site, right first time and in full in line with internal and external customer expectations.
Principle Accountabilities:
• Improve work as part of a team to achieve departmental KPI’s with respect to Right first time (RFT), on time in full (OTIF).
• Ensure pre use fork lift and crane checks have been carried out and documented in line with Health and safety policy.
• Completing/updating all in process documentation as required.
• Prepare subcontracted products for collection or shipment including documentation.
• Pack products in line with Customers specification.
• Ensure test pieces are despatched according to Customers’ requirements.
• Load up collection vehicles with packed products for despatch.
• Pack product in line with customer specification ready for despatch.
• Support Fork Lift activities throughout the manufacturing process.
• Support annual stock take.
• Encourage and actively contribute to continuous improvement activity.
• Maintain a tidy working environment to expected levels of housekeeping and organisation at all times.

Essential experience / qualifications:
• Previous experience operating as an FLT driver.
• Previous experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Personal Skills / Abilities
• Proactive and driven “can do attitude”
• Good interpersonal skills, particularly team working
• Ability to achieve deadlines and targets consistently
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Flexible, and promotes good working practices

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forgedsolutions-bfl.com

Job Purpose
Develop the manufacturing processes, utilising lean manufacturing techniques to optimise product quality, process efficiency, productivity and capability. Key to achieving this will be the need to constantly challenge the status quo and introduce best practice.

Principle Accountabilities:
• To monitor and develop manufacturing processes across site
• Working with Operations and Quality departments to deliver optimisation of quality, productivity and process capability, using lean manufacturing tools across site.
• To introduce and optimise new product into the plant.
o Practical design and monitoring of initial batches
• Production / coordination of documentation
• Identification of areas for improvement and generation of well detailed, timely improvement plans.
• Management and coordination of projects to implement improvement plans.
• Monitoring of production process problems with regards to the process, product and equipment
• Development of SOPs and quality procedures as well as other process documentation such as control plans and PMFEAs
• Education of employees through the use of coaching and training to ensure the successful implementation of a culture of waste identification and elimination through the deployment of lean tools and principles.
• Establishing specifications and acceptance criteria for machines & equipment.
• Providing regular business updates on project activities including adherence to milestones and business benefits achieved to date.
• Undertake other tasks within capabilities, in any department across the business.
Person Specification:
Essential
• Previous demonstrable Manufacturing Engineering experience, preferably working within a business that produces precision engineered products, in a highly regulated industry such as Aerospace, Automotive or Medical.
• A proven track record of driving out waste and cost through process improvement within a business.
• Experience of utilising lean manufacturing techniques and tools – e.g. PPAP, PFMEAs, SPC and problem solving tools such as RCCA, 8-D, etc.
• Development and implementation of capital projects to support cost reduction initiatives
• Equipment specification and selection
Preferred
• Hot and/or cold metal working / Heat Treatment / Furnace experience
• Basic metallurgy. Preferably in Nickel, Stainless steel, & Titanium alloys
• Machining experience
• Metrology experience / programming measurement tools such as CMMs
• Programming process machinery / PLC programming
Qualifications – Essential
• Minimum of HNC in Engineering Discipline followed by at least 5years practical experience
Preferred
• Process Improvement Qualification (Six Sigma Green Belt)
• Project Management
Personal skills and abilities
• High self-motivation and determination to succeed
• Flexible & proactive approach
• Confident working in a demanding environment.
• Ability to develop working relations and influence peers and colleagues
• Proficient in common software (spreadsheets, databases etc. Ideally, statistical software & query writing)
• Fully conversant with lean principles and Six Sigma
• Good interpersonal skills, particularly team working and verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate complex technical issues in a simple and concise manner
• Ability to compose clear and concise documentation
• Ability to achieve deadlines consistently through excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Excellent problem-solving analytical skills with an ability to compile a reasoned justification
If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forgedsolutions-bfl.com

Job Summary
The main purpose of the role is to develop the master production plan to satisfy customer demand and On Time Delivery targets, whilst optimising net production. Key is the ability to build positive relationships across the site teams ensuring that Quality, Delivery and Responsiveness requirements are met. The individual must be able to respond quickly to the needs of the business and embrace change through team working, flexibility and continuous improvement.

Key Objectives of the Role
• H&S – Champion all things safety, working in a safe and responsible manner for own and other people’s safety
• Create and review master production schedule for customer orders, establishing a working sequence of each item using Tropos to ensure complete and on time shipment
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.
• Understand system planning parameters per established processes. Scheduling parameters defined with the ERP system.
• Organise production according to demand and quality standards. The goal is to ensure the smooth and cost-efficient flow of our production operations.
• Monitor actual output versus the Production Plan. Identify gaps and drive solutions. Produce weekly, monthly and quarterly output forecasts.
• Lead daily production planning meetings to provide detailed updates on the output plan and managed promise dates.
• Review and update production lead times.
• Identify and resolve problems relating to inventory.
• To communicate with stakeholders when required and escalate any concerns as they arise
• WIP stock control.

Key Performance Indicators
• Operations Dock Plan vs Actuals.
• WIP Management.

The Applicant
The applicant is to be well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimise them.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
• 3+ Years of manufacturing production scheduling experience.
• Experience of KPI reporting.
• Knowledge with working an ERP system.
• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Proficiency with Excel.

Desirable:
• Qualified to degree level in an associated subject.
• Previous experience of working within an aerospace planning department.
• Supply Chain, planning related qualifications, including relevant training courses such as:
• APICS (Advancing Productivity, Innovation and Competitive Success);
• CIPM (Certified in Production and Planning Management);
• CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management);
• CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional).

Personal Qualities
• Team player, but able to work on own initiative, as required.
• Displays the FSG values of Integrity, Quality, Collaboration and Commitment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain productive cross-functional relationships with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, at all levels.
• Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline.
• A Logical/pragmatic approach to solving problems.
• Organised and analytical decision-making skills.
• Can-do attitude and self-motivated.
• Flexible.
• Results driven.
• Attention to Detail.
• Innovative, Resilient and Assertive.
• Promote and embrace change.
• Continuous Improvement.
If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forged-solutions.com

We are currently seeking two Forge Auxiliaries to join our Closed Die Forge in Blaenavon; to work as part of a team to process parts through the Forge in line with customer specification that meets the key KPI’s with respect to quality, cost, delivery and H&S.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities:
• Working as part of a team responsible for the operation of the press including the tooling set up to ensure correct operation and that conforming product is created in line with specification.
• To prepare all tooling in line with SoP for the forging presses to ensure creation of product in line with specification including cleaning before set up.
• Continuous inspection and cleaning of dies in line with the SOP.
• Ensuring that all toolsets, dies and measuring instruments used, are fit for purpose and instruments are in the current calibration period.
• Supporting all ancillary processes where necessary including but not limited to grinding and glassing.
• Ensure product is loaded correctly into the furnace and that the appropriate programme is selected in line with the method of manufacture to ensure the production of a conforming product.
• Setting and gauging blades using power press, screw press, gauges and measuring instruments to achieve the required dimensional acceptance standard.
• Inspection of blades to the required dimensional and visual acceptance standard.
• Complete daily shift reports and movement sheets to aid management reporting against KPI’s.

The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:
• Demonstrable experience of working within a production environment within a heavy manufacturing industry.
• Ability to interpret detailed written instructions.
• Computer literate.
• Basic engineering background.
• Forge Experience would be an advantage.
• Experience of tool setting – desirable.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forgedsolutions-bfl.com

Shift Pattern/Working Hours
Working the 15s Shift Pattern, average working week is 44 hours, average 190.67 hours per month.

Main Purpose of Job
• Methodically work with a safe and conscientious approach, protecting yourself and others within the facility to ensure that your job requirements are met in an efficient and timely manner.
• Application of automated and semi-automated ultrasonic Immersion techniques (and manual contact testing if required), on forged product, to test/inspect and report where necessary components using the correct procedure, specifications and documentation.
• Calibrate the equipment in accordance with the customers specification and internal Forged Solutions procedures.
• Maintain records of inspection within the parameters of the procedures and specifications
• Interpretation of technical drawings & specifications to include the evaluation and documentation of inspection results.
• Assist in the successful completion of audits such as NADCAP & Customer Audits, BSI etc
• Assist in the training of other technicians in equipment and certification.
Key Tasks and Accountabilities:
 Always maintain and practice high standard of Health and Safety including the correct completion of H&S documentation including work permits, risk assessments, method statements etc.
 Ensure departmental housekeeping is maintained to a high standard and the 5s philosophy is driven.
 Methodically work with a safe and conscientious approach, protecting yourself and others within the facility to ensure that your job requirements are met in an efficient and timely manner.
 Application of automated and semi-automated ultrasonic Immersion techniques (and manual contact testing if required), on forged product, to test/inspect and report where necessary components using the correct procedure, specifications and documentation.
 Calibrate the equipment in accordance with the customers specification and internal Forged Solutions procedures.
 Maintain records of inspection within the parameters of the procedures and specification
 Interpretation of technical drawings & specifications to include the evaluation and documentation of inspection results.
 Assist in the successful completion of audits such as NADCAP & Customer Audits, BSI etc.
 Assist in the training of other technicians in equipment and certification.
 Any other ad-hoc duties as required

Aptitudes Required
• Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Innovative, resilient and confident.
• Team working skills.
• Logical and analytical.
• Can-do attitude, self-motivated.
• Flexible.
• Promote and embrace change.
• Behave ethically and not compromising on standards – accountable.
 Promote and embrace change.
 Continuous Improvement.
 Good communication skills at all levels.

Experience
Previous experience in ultrasonic inspection to level II certification on wrought products using Immersion/ contact methods would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided in-house.

Essential Education
A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 5 to 9 or equivalent, including mathematics, English and a science, technology or engineering-related subject.
Desirable
Ultrasonics Inspection Level II Certification.
If you, or anyone you know, are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forged-solutions.com

We are currently seeking an experienced Electrician to join our Maintenance Team in Blaenavon. Reporting into the Electrical Engineer, the successful candidate will support Operations in achieving maximum uptime, reliability, efficiency and safety of all plant equipment and services through the provision of timely and cost effective maintenance and repair of all relevant company assets in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Hours of work for this role are Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:30, Friday 08:00 – 13:00, with a possibility of shift coverage as and when required. Shift allowance rates will be paid during shift cover (10% 2 shift, 16% 3 shift).

Principle Accountabilities:
• Respond as necessary to operational priorities seeking clarity from Operations or Maintenance Management where necessary.
• To support production activities at all times by ensuring minimum response times to equipment breakdown.
• Execute tasks in line with Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule, ensuring work is carried out in compliance within all statutory Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines and in accordance with internal risk assessments.
• Fully utilise the Pirana CMMS.
• Undertake effective fault finding and rectification of plant and equipment failures to include the effective Root Cause analysis and the implementation of both short term and long term corrective actions.
• Identification and introduction of improvements in conjunction with other departments to support equipment reliability and operation.
• To work alongside sub-contractors as required and take the lead in such circumstances
• Assist in Installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.
• Conduct minor projects as necessary.

Essential Experience/ Qualifications:
• Formally trained through an engineering apprenticeship, preferably to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Broad range of experience in all aspects of maintenance in heavy engineering environments.
• Familiarity of operating CMMS packages.
• Used to working in a pressurised environment, with particular regard to tight downtime constraints.
• Computer literate.
• Familiar with AC/DC drives.
• Programming & interrogating various PLC systems.

Desirable Experience/ Qualifications:
• Qualified to 17th edition wiring regs.
• Knowledge of HV networks and switching (SAP).
• Experience of furnace and combustion systems.
• Experience of maintaining both CNC and manual machine tools.
• Knowledge & experience of ATEX equipment.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forgedsolutions-bfl.com

Job Summary
We are currently seeking two experienced Mechanical Fitters at our Blaenavon facility. Reporting into the Mechanical Engineer the successful applicant will help support Operations in achieving maximum uptime, reliability, efficiency and safety of all plant equipment by providing timely and cost-effective maintenance and repair.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities:
• Respond as necessary to operational priorities seeking clarity from Operations or Maintenance Management where necessary.
• To support production activities at all times by ensuring minimum response times to equipment breakdown.
• Execute tasks in line with Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule, ensuring work is carried out in compliance within all statutory Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines and in accordance with internal risk assessments.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.
• To work alongside sub-contractors as required and take the lead in such circumstances.
• Identification of key spares requirements.
• Fully utilise the Pirana CMMS.
• Completion of all repair and maintenance documentation to achieve full compliance with any regulatory guidelines and company Standard Operating Procedures

Experience and Qualifications
• Formally trained through an engineering apprenticeship, preferably to NVQ LEVEL 3 or equivalent.
• Computer literate.
• Broad range of experience in all aspects of maintenance in heavy engineering environments.
• Familiarity of operating CMMS packages.
• Used to working in a pressurised environment, with particular regard to tight downtime constraints.
• Experience of maintaining both CNC and manual machine tools.
• Experience of maintaining and fault finding on large, complex hydraulic systems.
• Experience of maintaining heavy pressing or stamping equipment.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forgedsolutions-bfl.com

Working Hours Summary
Your standard working hours per week 40 (173.33 Average Standard Hours per Month). The role from time to time may require the working of longer hours and weekends.

Job Summary
A time served maintenance engineer with experience of working in a medium to heavy engineering environment. The position will involve carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance duties on a variety of machinery and equipment. Continual improvement and the use of RCA to improve the equipment OEE will be an essential pre-requisite for this position. Willingness to work overtime and differing shifts pattern is also required.

Key Objectives of the Role
 Ensure all PPM tasks are completed on time and to the required standards.
 Use RCA to identify true cause of failures and report corrective action necessary.
 Improve plant OEE by ensuring issues are dealt with in a swift and effective manner with an effective first-time fix.
 Ensure all departmental documentation is completed on time and to company standards.
 Develop the PPM system for key items of plant in conjunction with the maintenance planner to improve plant OEE.
 Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance on a variety of equipment.
 Rapid response to customers’ demands with a quick diagnosis of the issue and an effective fix.
 Develop and recommend solutions to improve equipment availability to Maintenance Manager.
 Ensure all work undertaken is done via the company safety rules and procedures including the undertaking of risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work, and safe lock off procedures.
 Be aware of incident reports and work with operational managers to promptly implement solutions to prevent re-occurrence.
 To co-operate readily on the development & implementation of autonomous maintenance (TPM).
 To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested.

The Applicant

Essential
 NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical engineering.
 Able to read electrical engineering drawings.
 Ability to logically fault find.
 Worked with lock out, tag out procedures.
 Working with a CMMS.
 High level of understanding of PLC’s.
 17th Edition wiring.
 Worked with CNC machines, Lathes, NDT processes or forge industry.
 Basic electrical installation experience.
 Good problem-solving and organisation skills.
 Worked in a medium to heaving factory environment.
 Experience of dealing with demanding customers.

Desirable
• ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent in electrical engineering.
• CNC Fault finding and repairs.
• Forging industry experience.
• 18th Edition wiring.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office to intermediate level or above.
• IOSH Managing Safely.

Personal Qualities
• Team player, but able to work on own initiative, as required.
• Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline.
• Logical and analytical.
• Can-do attitude, self-motivated.
• Flexible.
• Attention to detail.
• Innovative, Resilient and Confident.
• Promote and embrace change.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Good communication skills at all levels.
If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forged-solutions.com

Main Purpose of Job:
Have the necessary skills to set up and calibrate equipment, process parts, interpret and evaluate results for acceptance or rejection in accordance with approved work instructions, quality standards and to document results. Heavily involved in Teamwork, EHS, and Continuous Improvement.
Key Tasks and Accountabilities:
 Always enforce and practice a high standard of health and safety and ensure plant is operated safely
 Have familiarity with the scope and limitations of the NDT method for which they are certified
 Have extensive knowledge of relevant product manufacturing and inspection technologies
 Process parts including preparation, before or after inspection
 Select appropriate technique for the NDT method to be performed
 Prepare written instructions and techniques for NDT inspection
 Understand NDT standards and specifications and translate into working instructions
 Interpret and evaluate results in relation to acceptance standards and specifications
 Organise and report test results
 Clearly identify defective products and produce reports
 Ensure good communication within the team
 To undertake additional training as part of a multi-disciplined inspection team
 Undertake other tasks within the scope of your expertise as required
 Involvement with internal and customer audits
 Update and maintain company booking systems
 Involvement in continuous improvement programs
 Maintain high levels of competency even when working to strict deadlines
 Adherence to company and customer standards and specifications
 Operation of company FLT’s and other mobile equipment as required
 Operation of company overhead and jib cranes as required

Knowledge and Aptitude required
 A General awareness of the importance of Health & Safety & Product Quality
 Team working skills
 Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline
 Logical and analytical
 Can-do attitude, self-motivated
 Flexible
 Attention to detail
 Innovative
 Confident
 Promote and embrace change
 Continuous Improvement

Experience and Qualifications
You will able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of forged and wrought product in the Aerospace, Power Generation and Off Highway sectors ideally with the qualifications below
 NAS 410 / EN 4179 Level II in Magnetic Particle Inspection
 NAS 410 / EN 4179 Level II in Penetrant Inspection
 NAS 410 / EN 4179 Level II in Contact Ultrasonic
 NDT Visual Inspection

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forged-solutions.com

We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Maintenance Team in Blaenavon. The successful candidate will support Operations in achieving maximum uptime, reliability, efficiency and safety of all furnace equipment and carry out furnace surveys, calibrations, PPM’s of furnaces & general checks to ensure equipment is fit for purpose.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities:
• To support production activities at all times by ensuring minimum response times to equipment breakdown.
• Respond as necessary to operational priorities seeking clarity from Operations or Maintenance Management where necessary.
• Execute tasks in line with Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule, ensuring work is carried out in compliance within all statutory Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines and in accordance with internal risk assessments.
• Undertake effective fault finding and rectification of plant and equipment failures to include the effective Root Cause analysis and the implementation of both short term and long term corrective actions.
• Identification and introduction of improvements in conjunction with other departments to support equipment reliability and operation.
• To work alongside sub-contractors as required and take the lead in such circumstances.
• Assist in Installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.
• Fully utilise the Pirana CMMS.

Essential Experience / Qualifications
• Formally trained through an engineering apprenticeship, preferably to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Broad range of experience in all aspects of maintenance in heavy engineering environments.
• Familiarity of operating CMMS packages.
• Used to working in a pressurised environment, with particular regard to tight downtime constraints.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge of fault finding & understanding electrical drawings.
• Knowledge & experience of working with a variety of voltages 24v DC, 110v AC, 240V AC , 415v AC.

Desirable Experience / Qualifications (Not essential – training provided)
• Experience of furnaces and combustion systems.
• Experience of calibrations, thermocouples, furnace control.
• Experience of electrical furnaces & control – thyristors, elements.
• Experience of carrying out uniformity furnace surveys, SATs.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forgedsolutions-bfl.com

Job Summary
Machine forgings and tooling to specified drawings across both manual and CNC machining centres. The parts machined feed both the commercial and aerospace markets.

Key Objectives of the Role
• H&S – Work in a safe and responsible manner. (For own and other people’s safety).
• Conduct any pre-shift H&S checks as specified; for example: Hoist Crane.
• Maintain a high standard of workplace housekeeping (5s Duties)
• Ensure ALL Quality procedures and processes are followed.
• Machine parts to drawing.
• Use measuring equipment (Micrometers, Vernier, Wall Thickness Meter, Surface Roughness gauge).
• Material Movements.
Essential
• Machining working under +/-.025
• Manual Milling/Turning Experience
• CNC Milling/Turning Experience
• Understanding of Siemens and Fanuc CNC Controls
• Good communication skills
• Part programming an advantage
• Flexibility
• Windows based computer skills – Advantage
• Experience with machining Forgings – Advantage
• Attention to detail
Knowledge
• Apprentice trained – Mechanical Manufacturing or equivalent (desirable)
• Forklift License to RTITB/ITSSAR or any other national accredited qualification– Advantage
• Overhead Crane/Lifting Certification – Advantage

Personal Qualities
• Team player, but able to work on own initiative, as required.
• Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline.
• Logical and analytical.
• Can-do attitude, self-motivated.
• Flexible.
• Good communication skills written and oral.
• Innovative, Resilient and Confident.
• Promote and embrace change.
• Continuous Improvement.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forged-solutions.com

As an IT Apprentice, you will be working closely with the Desktop Support Technician to provide support for end users and internal network infrastructure.
On a day-to-day basis, you might be called upon to help colleagues with more basic IT needs. This will mean you’ll need to share your own knowledge to help others, including setting up new users and managing backups, security and passwords.

Principle Accountabilities:
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, connection, printer and software issues.
• Check daily backup’s.
• Update network applications as required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve all problems encountered with hardware and software. Escalate requests to the appropriate party, as needed. Replace or repair defective parts and equipment.
• Ensuring antivirus software is installed and up to date on all machines.
• Perform routine server monitoring and performance benchmarking.
• Monitor and remove viruses, spyware, and other non-authorised software.
• Document procedures where appropriate.
• Maintain disaster recovery documentation.
• Complete ad-hoc projects as requested

Minimum Criteria:
• English and Maths at GCSE standard or equivalent
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to build good relationships with colleagues.
• Confident enough to be able to challenge processes.

Qualifications and Experience (Desirable):
• BTEC National Diploma in Computer Studies
• NVQ Level 2 in IT Practitioners.
Personal skills and abilities:
• Ability to achieve deadlines and targets.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High self-motivation and determination to succeed.
• Excellent time management.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@forgedsolutions-bfl.com