Production Operative - Foundry

PDR Solutions; Rochester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in Rochester is seeking Production Operatives for their Foundry. Responsibilities include preparing aluminium, casting, and collaborating with team leaders to address production issues. Ideal candidates should have a high degree of physical fitness and experience in similar environments.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

25 days holiday plus Bank holidays

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in Manufacturing/Factory/Production/Construction environment.
• Good work ethic and coordination skills.
• High degree of physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aluminium melt before casting.
• Clean and prepare moulds for casting.
• Pour molten metal into moulds and manage moulds post-casting.

Skills

Physical fitness

Manual handling

Time keeping

Physical coordination

Job description

Do you have experience in a heavy manufacturing, factory or construction role?

Are you physically fit?

Our client, a leading aerospace engineering firm based in Rochester, are looking to recruit Production Operatives to work in their Foundry to assist in the aluminium investment casting process.

As a Foundry Production Operative your main duties will include:

• Aluminium melt preparation prior to casting
• Cleaning and preparing moulds for casting
• Pouring molten metal into the moulds (casting)
• Moving moulds following casting
• Removing the ceramic shell from the finished cast
• Reporting any issues with production machinery to team leaders

The ideal Foundry Production Operative will have:

• High degree of physical fitness. This is a strenuous role with a high degree of manual handling.
• Experience in a Manufacturing/Factory/Production/Construction environment.
• A good work ethic, a good level of physical coordination and excellent time keeping skills.
• All PPE provided.

Hours of Work

• Monday to Thursday 6am - 4.30pm - 40 hours per week

There is the opportunity for optional overtime in other departments on Friday.

Benefits include free on-site parking, 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays and pension.

Please send your CV to apply or call Gareth in the office to discuss in more detail.