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Production Operative - Foundry

Blue Bell Hill
2 weeks ago
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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

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