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Precious Metal Casting Technician
Precious Metal Casting Technician
Design Build Cast Ltd
Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham
About Us
Design Build Cast has firmly established itself as one of the UK's industry leading precious metal casting houses. With its dedication to quality, customer service and amazing turnaround speeds, Design Build Cast has grown. Our vision to serve the creators, designers and manufacturers from our Goldsmiths' Centre HQ in Hatton Garden hasn't changed but we would like to offer more. That's why we're looking for talented individuals to become part of a new team to head up our exciting project set in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter. We need passionate, dedicated, hard working people to root and drive this sister company forward, helping to showcase your abilities as much as ours. If you like the sound of industry beating equipment, huge training opportunities and the chance to break through the stale barriers with world class ideas and innovation, you're in the right place.
Role Overview:Role Overview
As a Jewellery Casting Technician, you will be responsible for transforming our clients fantastic designs into high-quality jewellery pieces through our precise casting processes. You will work closely with our CAD design and production teams to ensure the highest standards of quality throughout.
Key Responsibilities
1. Prepare 3D prints, moulds, waxes.
2. Organise and build trees according to casting requirements.
3. Use a variety of investment powders and investing methods.
4. Perform metal casting using various precious metal alloys, techniques and equipment.
5. Post processing of trees using jet washing, acid baths, and finishing media.
6. Cut-off and prepare castings.
7. Ensure all castings meet quality and design specifications.
8. Operate and maintain casting machinery and equipment.
9. Troubleshoot and resolve casting issues to ensure smooth production.
10. Collaborate with CAD designers and other technicians to achieve desired outcomes.
11. Maintain a clean and organised workspace.
12. Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.
Requirements
13. Proven experience as a Jewellery Casting Technician or in a similar role.
14. Proficiency in various casting techniques and use of casting equipment.
15. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
16. Ability to read and interpret design specifications.
17. Excellent problem-solving skills.
18. Good communication and teamwork abilities.
19. Knowledge of health and safety standards in a workshop environment and high situational awareness.
Desirable
20. Mould cutting and waxing.
21. Experience with CAD/CAM technology.
22. Bench skills.
23. Gas safety, First Aid, Fire Marshall certification.
Job Type
Full-Time
Salary
Competitive, based on experience
Benefits
24. Competitive salary.
25. Opportunities for professional development and training.
26. Supportive work environment.
27. Employee discounts on our products.
28. Pension scheme and other benefits.
How to Apply