Job Description
Reed Engineering and Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering and Manufacturing company.
Key Responsibilities
Furnace/Melting Technician
* Operate niche specialised furnaces within the site
* Melt materials such as nickel-based superalloys, titanium alloys, or stainless steels in compliance with process specifications.
* Follow melting curves, target temperatures, alloy additions, and hold times precisely.
* Conduct alloy sampling and support chemical analysis processes.
* Pour molten metal into moulds safely and accurately.
Furnace Preparation & Setup
* Prepare crucibles, furnace linings, charge materials, and tools to exact quality standards.
* Calibrate and check equipment prior to melting cycles.
* Verify material batches, heat numbers, and documentation before starting operations.
Quality & Compliance
* Maintain full traceability of materials, melts, and process parameters.
* Record furnace data, temperatures, times, and deviations accurately.
* Follow quality approvals such as AS9100, NADCAP, and other internal quality procedures.
* Support root-cause investigations for non-conformance or melt-related issues.
Safety & Process Control
* Follow strict PPE and safety procedures.
* Complete risk assessments, pre-use checks etc
* Report hazards, near-misses, or equipment issues immediately.
Continuous Improvement
* Support improvements in furnace efficiency, melt quality, and process repeatability.
* Contribute to lean manufacturing or 5S initiatives.
* Assist in updating standard operating procedures.
Shift Support
* Work closely with team members to maintain consistent production flow.
* Complete thorough handovers including melt logs, quality notes, and equipment status.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
* Experience in melting, casting, foundry, forging or heat treatment operations, or heavy manufacturing would be highly advantageous
* Strong attention to detail and ability to follow tightly controlled processes.
* Safety-focused mindset, especially in high-temperature environments.
* Ability to interpret work instructions, melting parameters, and technical documents.