Die Caster

**Role Specific**
- Operate the foundry die casting furnaces to heat aluminium ingots.
- Measure and maintain temperature of the furnaces.
- Treat molten aluminium through addition of additives and flux.
- Inspect die tooling for suitability for manufacture, cleaning and preparing as required.
- Heat required die tooling to required temperatures prior to manufacture.
- Transfer molten metal into pre-prepared die tooling through use of handheld ladles.
- Use site MRP system to track specific job requirements, (pouring temperatures, pour speeds, etc), and to book off quantities of castings manufactured.
- Prepare aluminium dabs and process these through the spectrometer for composition analysis, monitoring conformance of the results.
- Carry out tasks as assigned by the Foundry Supervisor and Operations Manager.
- Maintain adherence to the production schedule.
- Ensure manufacturing activities are carried out in a safe and compliant manner.
- Mentor new operators on production tasks, as required.
- Continuously ensure good working order of all tools, equipment, patterns, lighting, and premises.
- Responsible for ensuring all correct PPE is used for each relevant task.
- Maintain and ensure good housekeeping and organisation of the working areas.
- Escalate any concerns or queries directly to the Foundry Supervisor, Operations Manager, or site management team.
- Participate in any quality investigations resulting from non-conforming product or processes.

**General Requirements**
- Maintain a safe working environment.
- Engage in Continuous Improvement practices.
- Undertake training to develop capabilities within the production areas.
- To perform additional duties as required by senior management.
- Be proactive in reporting near misses.
- Strive to deliver Zero Defects to the end customer.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £15.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

**Experience**:

- DIE CASTING: 3 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Romsey, Hampshire (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DIE CASTER