Firth Rixson LimitedExhibiting: Tuesday 3rd November 2009 The merger of Firth Rixson plc and Forged Metals with the subsequent acquisition of the UK-based Turbine Ring Technologies and the US-based Schlosser Forge brought into being, in 2003, Firth Rixson Ltd. With the construction of facilities in Eger, Hungary and Suzhou in China, Firth Rixson is now a larger, more competitive provider of rings, forgings and other metal products. Now styled a forging industry leader, Firth Rixson serves as a one-stop shop for original equipment manufacturers all over the globe. Firth Rixson can boast extensive operations of forging, speciality rolling, melting and fabrication in the UK, USA, Europe and Asia, meeting the needs of its 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 included high-speed steels and engineered materials for specialised applications; General Engineering: consumers include suppliers of gears, rolled rings, shafts and closed die forgings. |
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Graduate Opportunities
The Firth Rixson Full Graduate Scheme
On completion of your degree you will commence the 2 year Graduate Scheme which comprises of up to five rotations, ranging from three to six months in length.
You will be provided with the opportunity to work in different Firth Rixson businesses in a variety of locations with the possibility of an international assignment, enabling you to gain familiarity with all of Firth Rixsons products and services, as well as the culture and structure of each site.
You will learn the core concepts of Theory of Constraints and how to apply them to improve operations, technical, sales and finance. You may also have the opportunities to assume leadership roles by leading or co-leading TOC events tied to Value Stream Mapping, 6S (6 Sigma), or Kaizen events on assignment.
During the two year programme, you will combine classroom learning with practical project based work experience and then, subject to performance outcomes and business requirements, will be allocated a permanent position within the business
Undergraduate Opportunities
Other Graduate Opportunities
1-year Graduate Industrial Placements
This would suit Graduates intending to take a year out as part of their degree and would provide a taster as to whether a career within the industry is suitable.
Summer Graduate Placements
These are normally offered on a 3 month basis during the Summer period. These are offered on an adhoc basis, generally within the Technical and Engineering Fields.
Graduate Sponsorships
These are offered on suitability of area of study and merit of individual, whereby Firth Rixson will assist with agreed study costs in return for work placement at holiday times and any work placement gap years.
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Policy on recruitment of Non-EEA Nationals
We are able to consider applications from Tier 2 candidates (sponsored skilled workers).
We are able to consider applications from new graduates applying under the Tier 1 Post-Study Work Scheme.
We are able to consider applications from graduates applying under the Tier 1 Highly Skilled Workers category.
