Foundry Operatives

The Best Connection; Billingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking reliable Foundry Operatives to join our client's manufacturing team in Billingham. You will support the manufacture of high-quality castings in a busy production environment, following safety, quality and housekeeping standards.

The role operates on a three-shift pattern across 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00 and 22:00-06:00, Monday to Friday. Key duties include pouring molten metal into spinning dies, monitoring temperatures, preparing refractory materials, setting up

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or factory environment.
• The ability to follow detailed instructions, processes and procedures accurately.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong understanding of health & safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Pendant crane, lifting and slinging experience would be advantageous.
• Previous foundry experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Pour molten metal into spinning dies following procedures.
• Monitor mould and molten metal temperatures as directed.
• Complete the manufacture of castings and safely remove finished parts from dies.
• Prepare refractory materials for use in manufacturing.
• Set up moulds, cups and ladles as directed.
• Brush out and spray production moulds to maintain quality.
• Grind moulds and tubes as required.
• Stamp tubes for full product traceability.
• Take test samples as directed.
• Safely lift and sling moulds, tubes and containers using overhead cranes.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and complete Operator PPM activities.
• Work safely and comply with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

We are looking for reliable and hardworking Foundry Operatives to join our Client's manufacturing team. Working as part of a skilled production environment, you will be responsible for supporting the manufacture of high-quality castings while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping. This will be on a three shift pattern, 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00 and 22:00-06:00 Monday to Friday.

Location:

• Billingham

Hours:

• Rotating 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00 and 22:00-06:00
• Monday to Friday

Rates:

• £15.79 per hour, up to £27.08 with OT

Key Responsibilities:

• Pouring molten metal into spinning dies in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor mould and molten steel temperatures as directed by the Chargehand.
• Complete the manufacture of castings and safely remove finished castings from dies using hand tools and appropriate manual handling techniques.
• Prepare refractory materials for use in the manufacturing process.
• Set up moulds, cups and ladles as instructed by the Chargehand prior to tube manufacture.
• Brush out and spray production moulds to maintain quality and production standards.
• Carry out grinding of moulds and tubes as required.
• Stamp tubes accurately to ensure full product traceability.
• Take test samples as directed by the Chargehand.
• Safely lift and sling moulds, tubes and containers using overhead cranes.
• Maintain high standards 5S housekeeping and complete Operator PPM activities.
• Work safely at all times and comply fully with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality standards and procedures.

Skills & Experience:

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or factory environment.
• The ability to follow detailed instructions, processes and procedures accurately.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong understanding of health & safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Pendant crane, lifting and slinging experience would be advantageous.
• Previous foundry experience would be advantageous.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking someone who is safety-conscious, dependable and willing to learn, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively in a demanding manufacturing environment.

If you have manufacturing experience and are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist foundry operation, we would like to hear from you.