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Forge Stamper / Drop Hammer Operator
- dudley, england, United Kingdom
- Job type not listed
Job Description
Role Overview
A client is a leading UK manufacturer of high-quality forged components, supplying critical industries where strength, durability and precision are essential. We are seeking an experienced Drop Hammer Press Operator / Stamper to join our forging team as the business continues to expand.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate Massey 1T & 2T drop hammers safely and efficiently
- Set up tooling, dies, and workstations for production runs
- Forge heated billets to required shapes and tolerances
- Operate clipping/trimming presses to remove flash and finish forgings
- Monitor forging quality and dimensional accuracy
- Adjust hammer blows and positioning based on material behaviour and die fill
- Perform routine checks and basic maintenance of machinery
- Work in coordination with furnace operators, setters and inspectors
- Follow production schedules and meet output targets
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
- Comply with all health & safety and PPE requirements
Required Skills
- Proven experience operating drop forging hammers or power hammers
- Experience in hot forging, stamping, or heavy press operations
- Competent working with heated metal and forging dies
- Ability to operate multiple machines and maintain production flow
- Strong understanding of workplace safety in a heavy manufacturing environment
- Ability to read job cards, drawings, or production specifications
- Physically fit and comfortable working in a hot, noisy industrial environment
- Reliable, punctual and safety-focused
Additional Experience
- Experience with Massey forging hammers or similar equipment
- Experience operating clipping presses or trimming presses
- Experience working to ISO or aerospace quality standards
- Basic mechanical aptitude for tool changes and adjustments
Working Conditions
- Heavy industrial forging environment
- Exposure to heat, noise and vibration
- PPE and training provided
- Team-based production setting
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Overtime (if applicable)
- Job security within a long-established manufacturing business