Foundry Operator: Precision Casting & Wax Pattern

Rolls-Royce Corporation; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Bristol is hiring a Foundry Operative to join our Bristol-based team. You will be trained across essential foundry operations, building wax pattern assemblies and operating casting-related equipment. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and adherence to documented procedures.

The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm, teamwork, and the ability to learn quickly while supporting continuous improvement and lean practices in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic team player committed to achieving tasks.
• Awareness of business goals and ability to contribute.
• Open to Lean practices and continuous improvement.
• High attention to quality and detail.
• Flexible to cover varying jobs within the team.
• Willingness to learn new skills quickly.
• Conscientious and able to work without supervision.
• Knowledge of turbine systems components is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build wax pattern assemblies using hand tools, gauges and fixtures.
• Operate Muller-Phipps machines injecting various parts.
• Dewax coated assemblies and wrap prior to casting.
• Work in process cell operating machines (cut-off, grind, retech, knock-out).
• Polish and inspect to size using inspection tooling.
• Follow written/illustrated technique sheets and quality procedures.
• Participate in improvement activities.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Lean practices

Quality mindset

Flexibility

Quick learner

Conscientious

Turbine knowledge

Job description

Rolls-Royce Bristol is hiring a Foundry Operative to join our Bristol-based team. You will be trained across essential foundry operations, building wax pattern assemblies and operating casting-related equipment. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and adherence to documented procedures.

The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm, teamwork, and the ability to learn quickly while supporting continuous improvement and lean practices in a high-precision manufacturing environment.