Cast Operative

We are looking for motivated and reliable Cast Central Operatives to join our growing manufacturing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in producing high-quality components.

Cast Central Operative Benefits

• Starting Rate: 13.51 per hour + 12.5% shift allowance ( 15.20)
• Location:
  
  Sheffield, S9
• Hours:
  
  37.5 hours per week - Days and Afters rotating - 4 day week
• Shifts:
  
  Days - Monday to Wednesday - 9.5 hours, starting 6am, until 4pm & Thursday - 9 hours, starting 6am, until 3.30pm/Afters - Monday to Wednesday - 9.5 hours - 12 noon to 10pm & Thursday - 9 hours, starting 12 noon to 10pm
• Contract:
  
  Full time - Permanent
• Full training provided
• Opportunity to develop skills within manufacturing and production
• Supportive team-based environment

Role Overview:

Working as part of the Cast Central department, you will be involved in a range of production processes including shelling, casting, cutting, and grinding, ensuring all parts meet the dimensional specifications required by our customers.

Cast Central Operative Duties:

• Carry out a variety of production tasks including shelling, casting, cutting and grinding components
• Inspect parts using tools such as calipers and go/no-go gauges
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area
• Identify and report faulty equipment or materials
• Follow work orders and production instructions
• Complete weekly housekeeping and safety checks
• Work collaboratively within a large production team

Cast Central Operative Key Responsibilities:

Dewax Operations

• De-wax and fire moulds following work instructions
• Load and unload tracks safely and input parameters into systems
• Select and control raw materials correctly
• Complete all relevant documentation

Mould Inspection

• Inspect moulds for cracks and shell defects
• Patch, leak test and wash moulds where required
• Establish charge weights and prepare moulds for casting
• Load trolleys according to the cast plan

Cleaning Operations

• Cut off product to required standards
• Segregate scrap correctly
• Maintain mould batch traceability
• Carry out operations such as knock-out, blasting, grinding, cut-off and visual inspection
• Strong teamwork and positive attitude
• Good attention to detail and quality standards
• Commitment to health & safety procedures
• Reliable timekeeping and attendance
• Ability to work in a manual, production-based environment

If you're looking for a hands-on role in manufacturing with long-term opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.