Production Operator (Foundry)

Working at our site in Swinton and reporting to the Manufacturing Team Leader, you will be joining the main foundry 'Direct Chill' casting team, following manufacturing procedures as safely and efficiently as possible to fulfil production plans, working in our magnesium unit.
Your duties will include, although will not be limited to:

• Operating process equipment and machinery (semi and fully automated)


• Proactively participating in our lean initiatives to help ensure continuous improvement within the plant


• Monitoring processes and recording parameters for production records, log sheets and SAP transactions


• Taking ownership and accountability for the safety of the production areas


• Packing of finished goods into drums, bags, on to pallets and other forms of containers for transportation, including use of Fork Lift Trucks (counterbalance)


• Performing analysis to ensure product quality


• Aiding in identifying the root cause of production issues
  
  Proven experience in a similar Operator role in a foundry environment


• Superb communication and organisational skills


• Safety conscious, with a high level of attention to detail


• IT literate


• A team player, with a positive, proactive and flexible approach to work


Although not essential, an up-to-date Fork Lift Truck licence would be advantageous.

Luxfer MEL Technologies is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of Magnesium and Zirconium based products and services to technology industries worldwide. Our high-value solutions help to improve people's lives, keep them safer, and make their work more productive.
We are a forward-thinking business with approximately 300 employees across the UK and US., We're committed to a culture of teamwork, open communication, and the personal development of each member of our team. Our vision is to be the global partner of choice in the supply of high-performance magnesium and zirconium materials. We believe everyone here can make a difference, and our people are testament to that. By hiring the best talent and providing the best tools for our people to get the job done, we give everyone the chance to share in our success.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.

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The Package

• Permanent contract


• Salary of £45,939.71 (based on a rota covering 24/6 shift pattern)


• Personal development opportunities with paid allowances based on responsibilities. e.g. First Aid, Team Leader, part of Emergency Response Team, Internal Auditor


• Potential to earn annual bonus


• Generous holiday package


• Company pension


• Participate in company share option scheme


• Free on-site parking