Die Caster
Location: Aylesford
Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 DOE + performance bonus
Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 17:00
Company Description
Connect Personnel are representing a Company that specialises in Sand and Gravity Die Casting. They are diverse and a skilled company producing aluminium gravity die castings from commercial grades to class one and has approvals to ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100 Rev D. It has an exceptionally well-equipped sand foundry, producing specification cast irons, SG, as well as bronze and aluminium.
Role Specific Responsibilities
1. Operate the foundry die casting furnaces to heat aluminium ingots.
2. Measure and maintain the temperature of the furnaces.
3. Treat molten aluminium through the addition of additives and flux.
4. Inspect die tooling for suitability for manufacture, cleaning and preparing as required.
5. Heat required die tooling to required temperatures prior to manufacture.
6. Transfer molten metal into pre-prepared die tooling through the use of handheld ladles.
7. Use site MRP system to track specific job requirements (pouring temperatures, pour speeds, etc.), and to book off quantities of castings manufactured.
8. Prepare aluminium dabs and process these through the spectrometer for composition analysis, monitoring conformance of the results.
9. Ensure manufacturing activities are carried out in a safe and compliant manner.
10. Continuously ensure good working order of all tools, equipment, patterns, lighting, and premises.
11. Maintain and ensure good housekeeping and organisation of the working areas.
General Requirements
1. Maintain a safe working environment.
2. Engage in Continuous Improvement practices.
3. Undertake training to develop capabilities within the production areas.
4. Perform additional duties as required by senior management.
5. Be proactive in reporting near misses.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative and leading firm in its industry. Please contact Connect Personnel for a confidential discussion or apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr