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Drop Hammer Press Operator / Stamper
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: DY2, Dudley, West Midlands (County)
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
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.
Role Overview
You will operate multiple Massey 1-ton and 2-ton drop forging hammers, clipping presses, and associated forging equipment to produce high-integrity forged components to specification.
This is a physically demanding, safety-critical role requiring proven experience and a strong awareness of hot metal forming processes.
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
Essential Requirements
✔ 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
Desirable Skills & Experience
➕ Experience with Massey forging hammers or similar equipment
➕ Experience operating clipping presses or trimming presses
➕ Overhead crane / slinging certification
➕ FLT licence
➕ Experience working to ISO or aerospace quality standards
➕ Basic mechanical aptitude for tool changes and adjustments
Working Environment
* 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
* Training and development opportunities
* Pension scheme
* Supportive team environmentBefore You Apply
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