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Location: Halesowen, B63 2QU
Salary: £18.50 – £20.50 per hour (Dependent on experience and capability)
Hours: 39 hours per week
Established in 2007, our client specialises in the design and manufacture of wax and ceramic injection mould tools and fixturing for the investment casting industry. Their tools are used in the production of components for aerospace and industrial gas turbine (IGT) sectors. They manufacture wax injection tooling from high-grade aluminium (6082 & 7075), ranging from basic split tools to advanced multi-slide systems with pneumatic ejection. Their ceramic core tools, typically made from P20 and hardened D2 steel, are CNC milled and EDM-machined, then polished to a mirror finish. They serve a global customer base across the USA, Europe, and South Asia.
Responsibilities
* Building, fitting, testing, and troubleshooting wax and ceramic injection mould tools.
* Performing tool bed-outs and final fitting.
* Assemble specialised fixturing such as wax & core reformers, whilst measuring & inspecting them as they are built.
* Bench polishing aluminium tool cavities using polishing stones, wet & dry & Scotch-brite.
* Bench polishing hard steel tool cavities using ultrasonic & micro motor polishing tools & diamond pastes.
Training and support will be provided, particularly for those unfamiliar with investment casting tooling.
Skills and Qualifications
* Strong hands-on experience in Milling, Grinding, Turning, and Bench Fitting.
* Solid understanding of engineering principles and their application in toolmaking.
* Willingness to learn, adapt, and follow company methods with a positive attitude.
Preferred (An Advantage)
* Prior experience of mould tooling
* Familiarity with wax and ceramic injection mould tools and associated fixturing.
* Experience operating:
o XYZ SLX Pro 1630 Lathe with ProtoTRAK SLX control
o Sodick AG60L EDM Machine
o Sodick AQ600L Wire Eroder
Benefits
* Competitive hourly pay with overtime premiums
* 25 days holiday per year
* Company pension scheme
* Clean, organised, and safe working environment
* A variety of interesting and technically complex projects
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please apply.
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