Magnesium Foundry Operator — 24/5 Shifts, Safe, Hands-On

Luxfer MEL Technologies - UK; Swinton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site canteen facilities

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Bonus up to 14%

Job summary

Luxfer MEL Technologies is seeking a Magnesium Operative for our Manchester Foundry, a hands-on role supporting magnesium melting, casting, preparation and material movement in a demanding production environment.

The position is based at the Manchester site with a 24/5 shift pattern; FLT licence and crane experience are valued. A Direct worker bonus of up to 14% and on-site facilities enhance the package.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, foundry or heavy industrial environments.
• FLT licence is essential with foundry/ molten material experience.
• Ability to work in hot, physically demanding foundry conditions and shift work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out magnesium foundry activities safely and per procedures.
• Support melting, casting, charging, preparation and material movement.
• Provide flexible support across other magnesium production areas (lathe, CNC, extrusion, rolling mills).
• Use FLT equipment safely; pendant crane experience is preferred.
• Operate foundry equipment and log production records accurately.
• Monitor process conditions, temperatures and quality checks.
• Work with Team Leaders, Foundry, Engineering, Quality and HSE to maintain safe output.
• Maintain housekeeping and ownership of your area.

Skills

Safety awareness

Foundry experience

Team cooperation

Manual handling

Tools

FLT licence

Pendant crane

Job description

Luxfer MEL Technologies is seeking a Magnesium Operative for our Manchester Foundry, a hands-on role supporting magnesium melting, casting, preparation and material movement in a demanding production environment.

The position is based at the Manchester site with a 24/5 shift pattern; FLT licence and crane experience are valued. A Direct worker bonus of up to 14% and on-site facilities enhance the package.