Senior Precious Metals Smelter & Mentor

Vintage.com; Leeds; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vintage.com in Leeds is seeking a Senior Smelter to lead high‑value melting and casting operations across gold and silver. You will manage complex melts, protect metal recovery and maintain precise records throughout the process.

Working with the Metallurgy Team, you’ll mentor junior smelters, drive process improvements, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast‑paced foundry environment.

Formación

• Experience in precious metals processing and foundry operations.
• Ability to operate induction and gas-fired melting furnaces.
• Strong attention to detail in weights and records.
• Commitment to safety and process discipline.

Responsabilidades

• Operate induction and gas-fired melting furnaces to process complex feedstock.
• Oversee melting, casting and recovery to maximise yield.
• Maintain accurate melt logs, weights, and assay samples.
• Mentor junior smelters and share technical knowledge.
• Ensure safety procedures and PPE compliance at all times.

Conocimientos

Foundry operations

Precious metals experience

Metallurgy knowledge

Industrial safety

Technical judgement

Mentoring others

Educación

Metallurgy qualification or related

Herramientas

Induction furnaces

Gas-fired furnaces

Descripción del empleo

Vintage.com in Leeds is seeking a Senior Smelter to lead high‑value melting and casting operations across gold and silver. You will manage complex melts, protect metal recovery and maintain precise records throughout the process.

Working with the Metallurgy Team, you’ll mentor junior smelters, drive process improvements, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast‑paced foundry environment.