Job Title: Ferrous Finishing Operative
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £25,600 per annum
Shift Hours: Monday - Thursday 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm, Friday 5am - 1pm / 1pm - 9pm (Candidates must be open to night shifts)
About the Role:
We are looking for a skilled and reliable Ferrous Finishing Operative to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for upgrading castings in Ferrous alloys, ensuring high-quality standards, and working within precise tolerances. You will operate various tools and machinery, including water jetting units, shot blasting cabinets, and cut-off saws, to achieve optimal results.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Upgrade and finish castings in Ferrous alloys.
2. Remove castings from Replicast casting boxes as needed.
3. Operate high-pressure and low-pressure water jetting units for ceramic removal.
4. Remove fine ceramic mould materials from castings.
5. Load and unload abrasive grit blasting (shot blasting) cabinets.
6. Remove metal running, feeding, and gating systems using hand tools such as grinders, burrs, and abrasive belts.
7. Operate large cut-off saws.
8. Prepare castings for welding based on NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) and CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) results.
9. Dress castings back to drawing tolerance and profile.
10. Perform weld mapping activities.
11. Safely operate overhead cranes and forklift trucks.
12. Use measurement tools such as vernier calipers, micrometres, and depth gauges to ensure precision.
13. Work to tight tolerances and follow all required quality control procedures.
Key Requirements:
1. Experience in a metal finishing or casting environment, preferably with Ferrous alloys.
2. Competence in using hand tools and operating heavy machinery.
3. Familiarity with NDT and CMM processes is an advantage.
4. Experience with water jetting, abrasive grit blasting, and saw cutting is beneficial.
5. Forklift truck and overhead crane operation experience is preferred.
6. Ability to work to exacting quality standards and tolerances.
7. Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including night shifts.
8. Full Training available for the right person.
Shift Pattern:
Monday - Thursday: 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm
Friday: 5am - 1pm / 1pm - 9pm
(Candidates must be open to night shifts)
If you're a detail-oriented individual with experience in ferrous metal finishing and are ready to contribute to a high-quality production environment, we'd love to hear from you!
About Us:
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group.
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