Hammer Operator

**Hammer Operator Vacancy**

Hourly rate: £12.23 plus shift allowance.

A subsidiary of the Lincoln Electric Group, Weartech is a producer of cobalt and nickel based hardfacing and wear-resistant alloys.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Carefully knock rod off with a hammer to the required length
- Working safely and conduct daily checks in line with safe working procedures.
- Take instructions from Foundry Shift Team Leader to determine work processes.
- Carefully prepare rod to the required length using bolt cutters and re-bar cutters
- Bundle rod and load trolleys in preparation for the next rod processing stage
- Prepare ingot mould tables before molten pours.
- Adhere to furnace operating and maintenance procedures.
- Ensure that all work areas are properly cleaned and maintained.
- Work effectively within a team and communicate with colleagues on opposite shifts to ensure a smooth transition of tasks and responsibilities.
- In the event of an emergency, to carry out emergency furnace procedures.

Benefits include:

- Opportunities for career development
- 39 hour working week - 3 week rolling shift consisting of mornings, afternoons and nights
- Shift allowance 12.5% for AM/PM shifts, plus 30% for night shifts
- 25 days holidays allowance, plus public holidays
- Free parking

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

Pay: From £12.23 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Quarterly bonus

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person