We are looking for reliable and hardworking Foundry Operatives to join our Client's manufacturing team. Working as part of a skilled production environment, you will be responsible for supporting the manufacture of high-quality castings while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping. This will be on a three shift pattern, 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00 and 22:00-06:00 Monday to Friday.

Location:

• Billingham

Hours:

• Rotating 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00 and 22:00-06:00
• Monday to Friday

Rates:

• £15.79 per hour, up to £27.08 with OT

Key Responsibilities:

• Pouring molten metal into spinning dies in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor mould and molten steel temperatures as directed by the Chargehand.
• Complete the manufacture of castings and safely remove finished castings from dies using hand tools and appropriate manual handling techniques.
• Prepare refractory materials for use in the manufacturing process.
• Set up moulds, cups and ladles as instructed by the Chargehand prior to tube manufacture.
• Brush out and spray production moulds to maintain quality and production standards.
• Carry out grinding of moulds and tubes as required.
• Stamp tubes accurately to ensure full product traceability.
• Take test samples as directed by the Chargehand.
• Safely lift and sling moulds, tubes and containers using overhead cranes.
• Maintain high standards of 5S housekeeping and complete Operator PPM activities.
• Work safely at all times and comply fully with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality standards and procedures.

Skills & Experience:

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or factory environment.
• The ability to follow detailed instructions, processes and procedures accurately.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong understanding of health & safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Pendant crane, lifting and slinging experience would be advantageous.
• Previous foundry experience would be advantageous.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking someone who is safety-conscious, dependable and willing to learn, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively in a demanding manufacturing environment.

If you have manufacturing experience and are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist foundry operation, we would like to hear from you.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.