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: 07/03/2024

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.

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. The Human Resources and Sales Teams help us achieve the successes we have come to be known for. Our team culture is all about safety and collaboration.  

THE ROLE

• 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 machinesfor 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

ABOUT YOU

• 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

Hiring Manager: Lawrence Mashavave 
 

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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 sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change. 

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial