Firth Rixson

Firth Rixson Limited, the metals and forging industry leader, serves as a one-stop shop for original equipment manufacturers all over the globe.
We have extensive operations in metals and forging, speciality rolling, melting and fabrication in the UK, USA, Europe and Asia, meeting the needs of our customers anywhere in the world serving the following major markets:
Aerospace: aero-engine and airframe OEMs covering ready-to-assemble components to raw materials for cast and wrought parts;
Power Generation: covering the full range of small and large power generation equipment in every world market;
Petrochemical: producing parts for the energy exploration, petroleum refining and chemical industries, including pipes, fittings and extrusions;
Medical: supplying biocompatible, corrosion-resistant materials in the manufacture of medical implants and cast sticks for specialised applications.
Commercial Automotive: providing gear boxes and transmissions for trucks and buses, specialising in large, complex metal forgings;
Off-Highway: providing rugged, load-bearing, fatigue-resisting forged components, including axles and structural vehicle parts;
Railway: manufacturing precision forged and machined axles, shafts, rolled-ring products and other operationally-vital components;
Speciality Steels and Super Alloys: created and manufactured as required by the aerospace, power generation, oil and related industries; this includes high-speed steels and engineered materials for specialised applications;
General Engineering: consumers include suppliers of gears, rolled rings, shafts and closed die forgings.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to join a dynamic and focused company and be part of a team that is reshaping the global metals and forging industry by delivering sustainable solutions and pursuing new challenges. If that is you then Firth Rixson provides a variety of paths to advance your career and will guarantee you the opportunity to undertake exciting international assignments working in a stimulating and challenging environment in the areas of:
- Operations
- Technical (including Metallurgy and Engineering)
- Finance
- Commercial (including Sales)
Initially, you will be located at our Manufacturing sites in the UK; during your career with Firth Rixson you can expect to work in a number of locations and fields, some of which may be internationally based. If you can show us that you have the desire and skills to take on a high profile role with significant responsibility for both people and technology then we want to hear from you.
At Firth Rixson your success is our shared goal. And with your help, we will tackle challenges in many parts of the world in a diverse work environment covering all our major markets. Together we will adapt and develop new technologies to meet a fast-paced changing and challenging world.

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