Foundry Operative - 4-Day Week, Day Shifts, Overtime

Travail-Employment-Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent

Overtime paid

Training opportunities

4 day working week

Meadowhall area access

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Foundry Operative to join an innovative and specialist engineering company in Sheffield. Reporting to the Production Manager you will work in a supportive team to prepare moulds for metal casting and operate overhead cranes.

Ideal candidates will have foundry experience, a strong safety mindset, and be able to work Monday-Thursday with a 35.3 hour week. The role offers a permanent contract with overtime paid and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Foundry Operative or in a similar heavy manufacturing role.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes to move heavy moulds safely.
• Commitment to quality and adherence to health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble moulds for metal casting in line with production specifications.
• Operate overhead cranes to safely lift, move and position heavy moulds and materials.
• Accurately measure and prepare moulding materials to meet production requirements and ensure consistent casting quality.
• Prepare moulding sand and other materials to ensure moulds meet required quality standards.
• Inspect moulds for defects and ensure they are correctly assembled before casting.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area, following all health and safety procedures and wearing the required PPE.

Skills

Crane operation

Moulding

Quality inspection

Health & safety

Teamwork

Tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Foundry Operative to join an innovative and specialist engineering company in Sheffield. Reporting to the Production Manager you will work in a supportive team to prepare moulds for metal casting and operate overhead cranes.

Ideal candidates will have foundry experience, a strong safety mindset, and be able to work Monday-Thursday with a 35.3 hour week. The role offers a permanent contract with overtime paid and training opportunities.