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Forge Technician

Proftech Talent Ltd
Posted 24 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A RUMX Technician position is available in the Forge Department, reporting to the Production Manager, with a salary of £35,000 per year.
  • The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance, preferably with an apprenticeship background.
  • Key responsibilities include the safe operation of the RUMX forging press and effective communication regarding product transfer between presses.
  • Candidates should have problem-solving skills, metal manufacturing technical knowledge, and the ability to operate heavy machinery safely.
  • The position emphasizes continuous improvement, breakdown elimination, and adherence to safe working practices.

A vacancy has arisen within the Forge Department for a RUMX Technician reporting to the Production Manager, working on a 4x4 Full Continental Day shift pattern.

Main Duties:

  • The safe operation of the RUMX forging press, ensuring all outlined requirements related to the product quality and equipment parameters are adhered to.
  • Effective communication within the Forge Department, specifically relating to the transfer of product between Rumx and Davy Presses.
  • Ensuring all equipment is maintained to a standard which enables the business requirements to be achieved.
  • Emphasis on breakdown elimination and problem solving, along with preventative and non-intrusive maintenance on the RUMX Forge.
  • Direct input into the continuous improvement culture, which will include individual project ownership.

Experience and attributes required:

  • Skill base that includes either electrical or mechanical maintenance, ideally an Apprenticeship.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Metal manufacturing technical knowledge and experience.
  • Competence working with heavy machinery.
  • Ability to safely operate a forklift truck (although FLT training will be given).
  • Conversant with a Total Planned Maintenance [TPM] approach; drive and control systems.
  • Good understanding and working knowledge of current safe working practices.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.