Foundry Operative

Metso; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Metso in Ballina, NSW is seeking a Foundry Operative to join the foundry team. You will work alongside colleagues to support general housekeeping and the manufacture of foundry products, reporting to the Foundry Supervisor.

Training is provided across five sections to build competence and safety is central to daily operations. You will contribute to safety, quality and timely production, with opportunities to develop across pattern shop, melt/pour and fettling stages within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Be motivated.
• Impeccable safety record.
• Strong work ethic.
• Forklift licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work is conducted in a safe, timely and efficient manner while maintaining the company values.
• Plan the best way to approach the daily output of product.
• Ensure all work follows work instructions to maintain product quality and meet specs.
• Manufacture moulds as per the work schedule.
• Secure moulds for pouring and pour moulds at correct temperature.
• Clear moulds from the pouring floor in a timely manner.
• Knockout sand moulds safely and productively.
• Deliver castings to fettling shop to meet delivery dates.
• Inspect castings for defects and quarantine when defects are present.
• Use hand tools, power tools and workshop machines.
• Undertake manual handling and pack & dispatch castings as per schedule.
• Operate load shifting equipment and maintain equipment; report issues.
• Contribute to process improvements and toolbox discussions on quality and safety.
• Support maintenance technician coordinator as required.

Skills

Safety mindset

Strong work ethic

Motivated

Forklift licence

Job description

We are seeking a Foundry Operative to join our Foundry in Ballina. Alongside your team, you will be responsible for general housekeeping and help with manufacturing of foundry’s products. In this position, you will report to the Foundry Supervisor.

We are seeking a Foundry Operative to join our Foundry in Ballina. Alongside your team, you will be responsible for general housekeeping and help with manufacturing of foundry’s products. In this position, you will report to the Foundry Supervisor.

Team you belong to

Our foundry has four sections; Pattern Shop/Stores, Before Cast, Melt/Pour and After Cast. Training is provided across each to allow the Foundry Operative to become competent in all four areas. We work closely in sync within our foundry’s four sections in collaboration with our Production Support Team - enabling daily operations’ functionality. Our team culture is all about safety and collaboration.

Main responsibilities

• Ensure work is conducted in a safe, timely and efficient manner while maintaining the company values.
• Plan the best way to approach the daily output of product.
• Ensure all work is in accordance with work instructions, to maintain product integrity and meet customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Manufacture moulds as per the work schedule.
• Secure moulds ready for pouring.
• Pour moulds at correct temperature.
• Clear moulds from the pouring floor in a timely manner.
• Knockout sand moulds in a safe and productive manner.
• Ensure all priority castings are delivered to the fettling shop as requested by supervisors.
• Ensure castings are fettled in a timely manner to meet customer delivery dates.
• Ensure all castings are checked for defects and quarantined when defects are present.
• Use hand tools and power tools, handheld operations
• Use workshop machines for basic operations
• Undertake manual handling
• Pack & dispatch castings as per the work schedule.
• Operate fixed and movable load shifting equipment
• Maintain equipment in good condition and immediately report any issues to your Supervisor.
• Contribute to process improvements and put forward ideas at toolbox meetings on ways to improve quality and safety.
• Treat plant and equipment with care.
• Project maintenance support
• Support maintenance technician coordinator as required

To succeed

• Be motivated
• Possess an impeccable safety record
• Have a strong work ethic
• Be keen to contribute to a progressive and dynamic organisation
• Forklift Licence (desirable)

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

Please note all candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and drug screen during the recruitment process. Only those that are confident they will pass this prerequisite need apply.

This is a manual labour role and you must hold full working rights in Australia.