Magnesium Foundry Operator | Flexible Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 14%

On-site canteen

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & development

Job summary

Luxfer MEL Technologies is seeking a Magnesium Operative for our Manchester Foundry. This hands-on production role focuses on magnesium melting, casting, and material movement within a demanding foundry environment. You will rotate across areas, use FLT equipment, and may operate lathes, CNC, extrusion presses, or rolling mills.

A 24/5 shift pattern with flexibility is required; a 14% bonus is available. The role emphasizes safety, high housekeeping standards and teamwork, with on-site

Qualifications

• Experience working in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• Foundry, molten material, melting or casting experience would be advantageous.
• FLT licence is essential.
• Pendant crane experience is preferred.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out magnesium foundry activities safely and in accordance with procedures and work instructions.
• Support melting, casting, preparation and material movement as required by the production plan.
• Provide flexible support across other magnesium production areas as required, including lathes, CNC, extrusion press and rolling mills.
• Use forklift trucks safely to move materials; pendant crane experience is preferred.
• Operate foundry equipment and complete checks, reporting faults or abnormal conditions.
• Record production data and handover information accurately and legibly.

Skills

FLT licence

Pendant crane

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Foundry experience

Tools

FLT equipment

Job description

Luxfer MEL Technologies is seeking a Magnesium Operative for our Manchester Foundry. This hands-on production role focuses on magnesium melting, casting, and material movement within a demanding foundry environment. You will rotate across areas, use FLT equipment, and may operate lathes, CNC, extrusion presses, or rolling mills.

A 24/5 shift pattern with flexibility is required; a 14% bonus is available. The role emphasizes safety, high housekeeping standards and teamwork, with on-site