Production Operative

Acorn Recruitment; South Molton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Foundry Operatives for a busy manufacturing client in South Molton, offering a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern. This role involves responsibilities such as operating machinery, ensuring safety, and following established procedures. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in a challenging environment and the ability to work as part of a team. This temporary position has a clear route to permanent employment, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking stable work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining safe working practices in challenging environmental conditions.
• Ability to prepare and complete operations in line with job card routines and set procedures.
• Ability to interpret information on routing cards to the required standards.
• Ability to identify defects.

Responsibilities

• Knock out moulds to remove shell after the casting operation.
• Water blast moulds to remove shell and prepare for band saw operations.
• Cut off castings using a semi-automatic band saw.
• Trim casting gates using a manual band saw.
• Remove residual shell material after band saw operations.
• Finish casting gates flush after band saw operations are completed.
• Rework castings to remove surplus shell and metal materials.
• Dry blast components to achieve a uniform matt finish.
• Remove hot moulds to support the casting process.
• Pack and identify castings for sub-contract processes.
• Follow strict health and safety guidelines and identify hazards.
• Work safely with team members to maintain strong team co-operation.
• Assist team members with any other activities required to complete daily tasks.

Skills

Safe working practices

Operational procedures

Defect identification

Job description

Foundry Operative

South Molton | 4 on, 4 off | Temporary to Permanent | Onsite

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Foundry Operatives for a well‑established and busy manufacturing client in South Molton. This is an excellent opportunity to secure full‑time work with a clear route to permanent employment.

Working Pattern

Shift: 4 on, 4 off (earlies / lates / nights).
Hours: 6am-6pm / 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm.

Key Duties

• Knock out moulds to remove shell after the casting operation.
• Water blast moulds to remove shell and prepare for band saw operations.
• Cut off castings using a semi‑automatic band saw.
• Trim casting gates using a manual band saw.
• Remove residual shell material after band saw operations.
• Finish casting gates flush after band saw operations are completed.
• Rework castings to remove surplus shell and metal materials.
• Dry blast components to achieve a uniform matt finish.
• Remove hot moulds to support the casting process.
• Pack and identify castings for sub‑contract processes.
• Follow strict health and safety guidelines and identify hazards.
• Work safely with team members to maintain strong team co‑operation.
• Assist team members with any other activities required to complete daily tasks.

Requirements

• Proven experience maintaining safe working practices in challenging environmental conditions.
• Ability to prepare and complete operations in line with job card routines and set procedures.
• Ability to interpret information on routing cards to the required standards.
• Ability to identify defects.

Interested?

Apply today or contact the Acorn by Synergie Barnstaple Team for more information.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.