Production Operative

First Base; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Gloucester is looking for a Vac Caster / Finisher to work Monday to Friday on a temp to perm contract. The ideal candidate will be adept at vacuum casting and finishing plastic models. Responsibilities include ensuring quality standards are met, making precise adjustments to processes, and collaborating across departments. Strong attention to detail, mechanical skills, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings are essential for this role. Competitive hourly rate offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in vacuum casting or finishing preferred.
• Physical fitness and confidence in workshop environments are crucial.
• Competence in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum casting plastic models using silicone moulds.
• Finishing components with hand tools and small machines.
• Inspecting parts for quality assurance.
• Adjusting processes for silicone tool performance.
• Collaborating with downstream departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Logical decision-making

Hand-to-eye coordination

Ability to read engineering drawings

Good communication skills

Education

Recognised engineering or mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

Measuring equipment (Verniers)

Job description

Vac Caster / Finisher

Location: Gloucester

Hours: 07:00-15:00 Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: Competitive hourly rate - temp to perm contract.

Key Responsibilities of a Vac Caster / Finisher

• Vacuum casting plastic models of varying sizes and complexity using silicone moulds
• Finishing components by hand and with small machine tools
• Inspecting parts to ensure quality standards are met
• Understanding the behaviour of silicone tools and adjusting processes for optimal performance
• Working proactively with downstream departments

Key Skills of a Vac Caster / Finisher

• Excellent attention to detail
• Logical decision-making skills
• Strong hand-to-eye coordination and dexterity
• Physically fit and confident in a workshop environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Competent using measuring equipment such as Verniers
• Good communication skills, a strong team player, flexible and able to work under pressure
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping

Desirable Skills

• Vacuum casting or finishing experience, or similar transferable skills
• Recognised engineering or mechanical apprenticeship
• Problem-solving attitude
• Computer literacy
• Previous experience in modelmaking, fettling, or a craft/artistic background