Job Details

Foundry Dresser

Job Description
Foundry Operative

Working Hours:
Monday - Wednesday: 06:00 - 16:30
Thursday: 06:00 - 15:30
Friday: Non-working day

The Role

We are looking for a Foundry Operative to join our team. Previous foundry experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.

The ideal candidate will be physically fit, practical, and comfortable working in a dirty and industrial environment. You should have experience working with heavy materials and be confident using a range of hand and power tools.

The role will involve dressing and finishing castings, including grinding, linishing and removing excess material to achieve the required finish.

Key Responsibilities
  • Dressing and finishing metal castings.

  • Grinding and linishing castings using hand and power tools.

  • Removing excess metal and imperfections from castings.

  • Lifting and moving heavy items safely.

  • Working in a hot, noisy and dirty industrial environment.

  • Following health & safety procedures at all times.

  • Maintaining a clean and safe working area.

  • Working as part of a team to meet production requirements.

The Ideal Candidate
  • Previous foundry experience is not required.

  • Experience working in a manual, industrial or manufacturing environment is desirable.

  • Comfortable lifting and handling heavy items.

  • Experience using hand and power tools.

  • Practical and hands-on approach to work.

  • Physically fit and able to carry out repetitive manual tasks.

  • Comfortable working in a dirty and demanding environment.

  • Reliable, punctual and hardworking.

  • Good attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.

Hours
  • Monday - Wednesday: 06:00 - 16:30

  • Thursday: 06:00 - 15:30

  • Friday: Off

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong manual/industrial background who is looking to develop their skills within a specialist manufacturing environment.