Foundry Operator (3 shift rotation)

ParalloyGroup; Billingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Permanent full-time role

Job summary

ParalloyGroup is seeking Foundry Operatives to join a new 3-shift pattern and manufacture centrifugally cast products. The role includes pouring molten metal into spinning dies, setting up moulds, and performing mould/tube handling with safety as a priority.

We offer permanent full-time work, 38 hours per week, and full training to get you started in a busy foundry environment focused on quality and precision.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing and factory experience.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures.
• Adaptable and flexible attitude to work.
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Health & safety, environmental awareness and quality rules.

Responsibilities

• Pour molten metal into spinning dies.
• Monitor mould and molten metal temperatures as directed.
• Complete manufacture of castings and removal from dies with hand tools.
• Prepare refractory materials for use in manufacturing.
• Set up moulds, cups and ladles for tube manufacture.
• Brush and spray production moulds.
• Grind moulds/tubes as directed.
• Stamp tubes to maintain traceability.
• Take test samples as directed.
• Lift and sling moulds, tubes and containers with cranes.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and operator PPMs.
• Work safely in line with safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing exp

Follow procedures

Team player

HSE aware

Good communication

Adaptable

Job description

About The Role

Due to growing demand we are looking for a number Foundry Operatives to work on a new 3 shift pattern and responsible to manufacture centrifugally cast products.

What we offer

• Permanent Full time work
• 38 hours a week
• Full training

Principle Accountabilities:

• Pour molten metal into spinning dies.
• Monitor temperatures of moulds / molten steel as directed by chargehand.
• Complete manufacture of castings & removal from a die using hand tools, manual handling techniques.
• Prepare refractory materials for use in manufacturing.
• Set up moulds, cups and ladles as directed by charge hand to begin tube manufacture.
• Brush out and spray up production moulds.
• Grinding of moulds / tubes as directed.
• Stamping tubes to maintain traceability.
• Take test samples as directed by charge hand.
• Lift & sling moulds, tubes, and containers with use of cranes.
• General 5S housekeeping / Operator PPM.
• Work safely throughout all activities in line with Paralloy’s safety standards and procedures.

The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:

• Previous manufacturing and factory experience
• The ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures
• An adaptable and flexible attitude to work
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• A good understanding of health & safety, environmental issues and quality rules
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Pendant Crane, Lifting & Slinging experience would be advantageous
• Foundry experience would be advantageous

About Us

With origins rooted in the UK’s steel industry, Paralloy & FVC takes pride in capably serving many of the world’s most challenging industries.

We manufacture centrifugally cast products and solutions whose reliability provides exceptional value to our customers year after year. From power generation and transportation to manufacturing and critical chemical industries, our products are used to drive the modern world.

Our quality products have always been designed to meet exacting, often bespoke, standards.

Our clients’ need for precision and rapid delivery has driven us to develop efficient processes that result in extremely short lead times; ideal for time-sensitive projects and urgent or emergency based requirements.