Foundry Operative

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world's natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.
At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.
Job posting end date: 12/22/2023
Introduction
We are seeking a Foundry Operative to join our Foundry in Ballina. Alongside your team, you will be responsible for manufacturing the foundry's products. In this position, you will report to the Foundry Manager.
Team you belong to
The foundry has four sections; Pattern Shop/Stores, Before Cast, Melt/Pour and After Cast.
Training is provided across each to allow the Foundry Operative to become competent in all four areas.
We work closely in sync within our Foundry's four sections in collaboration with our Production Support Team - enabling daily operations' functionality. Our team culture is all about safety and collaboration.
What you'll do

• Ensure work is conducted in a safe, timely and efficient manner while maintaining the company values.
• Ensure all work is in accordance with work instructions, to maintain product integrity and meet customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Manufacture moulds as per the work schedule.
• Secure moulds ready for pouring.
• Pour moulds at correct temperature.
• Clear moulds from the pouring floor.
• Knockout sand moulds in a safe and productive manner.
• Ensure all priority castings are delivered to the fettling shop as requested by supervisors.
• Ensure castings are fettled in a timely manner to meet customer delivery dates.
• Ensure all castings are checked for defects and quarantined when defects are present.
• Use hand tools and power tools.
• Use workshop machines for basic operations.
• Undertake manual handling.
• Pack & dispatch castings as per the work schedule.
• Operate fixed and movable load shifting equipment
• Maintain equipment in good condition and immediately report any issues to your Supervisor.
• Project maintenance support

Who you are

• Motivated and able to work with and without direction.
• Understand and work within strict safety standards.
• Have a strong work ethic
• Ability to collaborate and work with a diverse team.
• Clear and professional communication style.

Desirable

• Forklift License.
• Literate & Numerate.

Introduction
We are seeking a Foundry Operative to join our Foundry in Ballina. Alongside your team, you will be responsible for manufacturing the foundry's products. In this position, you will report to the Foundry Manager.
Team you belong to
The foundry has four sections; Pattern Shop/Stores, Before Cast, Melt/Pour and After Cast.
Training is provided across each to allow the Foundry Operative to become competent in all four areas.
We work closely in sync within our Foundry's four sections in collaboration with our Production Support Team - enabling daily operations' functionality. Our team culture is all about safety and collaboration.
What you'll do

• Ensure work is conducted in a safe, timely and efficient manner while maintaining the company values.
• Ensure all work is in accordance with work instructions, to maintain product integrity and meet customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Manufacture moulds as per the work schedule.
• Secure moulds ready for pouring.
• Pour moulds at correct temperature.
• Clear moulds from the pouring floor.
• Knockout sand moulds in a safe and productive manner.
• Ensure all priority castings are delivered to the fettling shop as requested by supervisors.
• Ensure castings are fettled in a timely manner to meet customer delivery dates.
• Ensure all castings are checked for defects and quarantined when defects are present.
• Use hand tools and power tools.
• Use workshop machines for basic operations.
• Undertake manual handling.
• Pack & dispatch castings as per the work schedule.
• Operate fixed and movable load shifting equipment
• Maintain equipment in good condition and immediately report any issues to your Supervisor.
• Project maintenance support

Who you are

• Motivated and able to work with and without direction.
• Understand and work within strict safety standards.
• Have a strong work ethic
• Ability to collaborate and work with a diverse team.
• Clear and professional communication style.

Desirable

• Forklift License.
• Literate & Numerate.

Please note all candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and drug screen during the recruitment process. Only those that are confident they will pass this prerequisite need apply.
Get in touch
Want to rise above the possible with us? Click 'Apply now' to leave your application.
This role comes with some physical work requirements.
Hiring Manager: Lawrence Mashavave
- - - -
Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Metso is a frontrunner in providing sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. By helping our customers increase their productivity, improve their energy and water efficiency and environmental performance with our process and product expertise, we are the partner for positive change.
Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Metso employs over 16,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2022 were about EUR 5.3 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com.