Foundry Caster: Molten Metal Operator (12h Shifts + OT)

Williams Manufacturing; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly productivity bonus

Overtime opportunities

Holidays

Pension

Benefits

Job summary

Williams Manufacturing in Birmingham is seeking a Foundry Caster with experience in heavy foundry environments and molten metal handling. You will weigh and prepare furnace charges, test metals, and make alloy adjustments, while ensuring strict SOPs and H&S guidelines are followed.

The role involves operating within a continuous 12-hour continental shift cycle (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) with opportunities for overtime and training.

Qualifications

• Experience in a heavy foundry environment.
• Experience with molten metal handling and testing.
• Experience recording metal temperatures and adhering to SOPs and H&S guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Weigh up and prepare charges for the furnace and test metal.
• Make alloy alterations and peck furnaces.
• Sweep and clean the furnaces and casting area.
• Inspect cast strip and unload cast coils and complete work documentation.
• Report to the Foundry Manager and perform duties within the foundry as required.

Skills

Foundry experience

Molten metal handling

Temperature recording

SOP compliance

H&S adherence

Job description

Williams Manufacturing in Birmingham is seeking a Foundry Caster with experience in heavy foundry environments and molten metal handling. You will weigh and prepare furnace charges, test metals, and make alloy adjustments, while ensuring strict SOPs and H&S guidelines are followed.

The role involves operating within a continuous 12-hour continental shift cycle (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) with opportunities for overtime and training.