Production Operative

Do you have previous experience in a manufacturing environment?
Are you looking to apply your skills in a new industry?
Our client are a leading supplier of aluminium and magnesium castings for the aerospace and defence industries. They are looking for a hard working and conscientious individual to join their Foundry team on a long term basis.
With vacancies in the Moulding and Fettling teams you will learn how to:
Moulding
* Fill pattern boxes with foundry sand.
* Quality check moulds
* Assemble moulds and cores ready for the metal pour
* Use hand and air tools to remove any rough surfaces from moulds.
Fettling
* Use belt sanders and grinders ro flatten surfaces
* Use hand and air tools to dress welds and prepare parts for inspection
* Inspect castings for obvious defects
You will need:
* Experience in a manufacturing environment
* The abiity to safely and accurately use hand and air tools
* Mechanical knowledge - fettling only
* A degree of physical fitness as the roles involve periods of standing and manual handling
Hours of work
Monday-Thursday 7.30-16.00 and Friday 7.30-13.30. 38 hours a week
Benefits include free on-site parking, 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays and pension.
Please send your CV to apply or call Phil in the office to discuss in more detail
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed