Who We Are
Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings.
It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence In 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.
Based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for a Dimensional Inspector. This role will involve undertaking inspections of forgings and castings for dimensional accuracy and surface defects.
Role Responsibilities
* Perform Inspections across all areas (Machine Shops, Forge, Foundry, Rolls etc.) and off-site as and when required.
* Dimensional Inspection / Mark Out of castings / forgings for, and after machining, to ensure conformance to design.
* Inspect castings / forgings using traditional inspection equipment such as Micrometers, Verniers, etc.
* Inspect castings/forgings using laser scanners and trackers, and any other measuring equipment as required.
* Assist in the set-up of items for machining.
* Liaise with Foundry, Forge, Machine Shop colleagues to ensure that items for inspection are correctly identified and safely located.
* Assist Fettlers, Burners, Welder, Machinist etc. to understand any dimensional issues they may have and supply any measuring aids if required.
* Liaise with supervision to ensure they understand the requirements resulting from the Mark Out / inspection of a casting/forging.
* Produce Mark Out & As Built reports.
* Assist with the preparation of documents to meet customer requirements.
* Record worked hours for costing purposes including additional costs associated with non-standard operations.
* Operate Fork Truck, Pendant Crane etc. (If trained).
* Assist with training/mentoring of new starters and apprentices.
About You
The following relevant skills, knowledge and experience are required.
* Previous experience in a similar role.
* Experience with hardware is essential (Faro Arm, laser, scanner, CMM for example).
* Good IT user experience, including MS Office Suite.
* Knowledge of metal processing routes, including casting, forging, heat treatment, fettling, welding, machining.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
* Experience of preparing excavation blanks with a good level of attention to detail.
Days/Hours of Work
Mornings 06:00-13:30 (06:00-13:00 Fri), Afternoons 13:00-20:30 (13:00-20:00 Fri), Nights 20:45-06:00 (Mon-Thu)
Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters
* We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.
* Over £400m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art new facilities and modernisation on site.
* Competitive Salary
* 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays).
* Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Pension scheme.
* Life Assurance Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being.
* Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
* Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
* Long service award scheme.
* You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.
* A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.
For additional information or if you would like to discuss the role, please email. Alternatively, if this sounds like the role for you, please review the full job description attached and