We are looking for an experienced and safety-conscious FLT / Casting Operative / Hot Metals Operative to join a busy heavy engineering / foundry environment.
The role will involve supporting the movement of materials, castings and components throughout the production area, operating forklift trucks and other material-handling equipment, and assisting with casting and hot metal operations where required.
This is a hands-on position suited to someone who is comfortable working within a demanding industrial environment involving heavy materials, high temperatures and strict health and safety procedures.
responsibilities:
* Operate forklift trucks safely and efficiently to move raw materials, castings, tooling and finished components around the site.
* Load and unload vehicles, production areas and storage locations as required.
* Transport castings and metal components between different stages of the manufacturing process.
* Assist with the safe handling and movement of hot metal, molten metal and recently cast components in accordance with site procedures.
* Support casting operations including preparation, movement and positioning of moulds, castings and associated equipment.
* Work alongside foundry and production teams during pouring, casting and cooling operations where required.
* Ensure materials are correctly identified, stored and moved to the appropriate production area.
* Carry out visual inspections of materials and castings and report defects or abnormalities.
Requirements:
* Previous foundry or casting experience.
* Previous experience working around molten or hot metal.
* Experience handling large or heavy castings.
* Experience using industrial machinery or material-handling equipment.
* Knowledge of casting, fettling, moulding or metal production processes.
* Counter balance FLT certification & experience
Working on a 3 shift rotating basis.
Basic working hours are 41.25 per week
Salary description
£38300.00 - £39300.00 per year