Foundry Operative

Exciting opportunity for a Foundry Operative to join our manufacturing client in South Molton to support their production team in their finishing department.    Job Title: Foundry Operative - Finisher Job Type: Full Time; Temporary Ongoing Location: South Molton Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:00am - 4:45pm & Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm (can progress to rotating shifts) Pay: £12.87 per hour + Shift Allowance Rotating Shifts: Mon - Thurs 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM & Friday 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM (15% shift premium) Mon - Thurs 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM & Friday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (25% shift premium)   About our client: This is a power management company doing business in more than 175 countries. Their energy-efficient products and services help their customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more reliably, efficiently, safely and sustainably.   About the Foundry Operative role: As a Foundry Operative (Finisher) you will be accountable for preparing castings for the heat treatment process and the final blast of components before their release into stock. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will ensure our products meet the highest standards.   Responsibilities of the Foundry Operative: Precision Finishing: You will expertly knock out moulds to remove shells post the casting operation and perform water blasting of moulds to remove shell material, enabling the band saw operations to commence smoothly. Skilled Cutting: Utilising a semi-automatic band saw, you will skilfully cut off castings and use a manual band saw to trim up casting gates, ensuring precise results. Quality Assurance: After band saw operations are completed, you will meticulously remove residual shell material and finish casting gates flush, providing a seamless finish. Rework Expertise: You will be responsible for the rework of castings, skilfully removing surplus shell and metal materials to meet exact specifications. Uniform Matt Finish: Performing dry blasting of components, you will ensure a uniform matt finish, adding the perfect touch to the final product. Team Collaboration: In line with our strong commitment to safety, you will follow strict health and safety guidelines, identifying and mitigating hazards to create a secure work environment. Working closely with your team members, you will uphold good team ethics and cooperation. Requirements of the Foundry Operative: Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail to ensure every component meets the highest quality standards. Adaptability: You thrive in varying conditions and are open to assisting in different areas as required. Compliance: Understanding written instructions and adhering to company processes and procedures come naturally to you. Dexterity: Your nimble hands and precision make you adept at handling delicate components. Benefits for the Foundry Operative: On site free parking Subsidised canteen 28 days Holiday (including BH) Opportunity to go permanent Immediate Starts Training Opportunities Accessible via public transport from Barnstaple & Tiverton If you have a background in manufacturing, metal finishing, production, groundworks, construction or labouring we'd be happy to have a chat with you, apply below!   Cooper Golding acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers