Fort Vale Engineering Ltd, based in Simonstone are the World Leader in the design and manufacture of Container Tank Equipment. We are currently looking for a Foundry Operative to join the team in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
At Fort Vale, we strive to achieve high standards of quality, in line with targeted levels of output whilst working safely and maintaining our reputation as the global leader in the precision manufacture of valves and fittings for the transportation of bulk liquids in the tank container, road tanker and rail industries.
The Role
* Permanent and Full Time (38 hours per week)
* Predominantly working on the Night Shift (Monday to Thursday 10 pm - 07:30 a.m.)
As a Foundry Operative, you will play a key role in the continuous process involved in the supply of finished Fort Vale components which begins with the identification of customer need and ends with the delivery of customer satisfaction. The production of components begins with the castings at the Foundry. It is extremely important that FO's understand the significance of their role within the Foundry and the continuous process of manufacturing at Fort Vale Engineering Ltd.
We are looking for someone to work in Wax Production. Working in such a small team it will be requirement that FO's work across all areas of the Foundry and will be willing to train on other equipment.
The main tasks of the role will include several of the following skills across departments:
Wax Production
* Operation of wax injection moulding machines.
* Setting of wax injection moulding machines.
* Inspection of wax components.
* Use standard operating procedures to repair components.
* Assembly of wax components onto runner systems using hot knives and micro-welder equipment, following individual part guidelines.
* Inspection of completed work to ensure best quality is achieved.
Skills and Abilities
* Good organisational skills
* Computer literate
* Time management skills
* Good verbal communication and listening skills
* Manually handle weights up to 25kg
Experience / Knowledge
* Working within the Foundry environment is beneficial
* Experience with machining can be beneficial
* Having knowledge of the Foundry processes e.g. casting shelling process, shell making parameters, and robotic shell manufacture is advantageous
Join us at Fort Vale, where we are leading the way in British manufacturing with our state-of-the-art factory set in 72 acres. Our commitment to automation, rapid prototyping, and cutting-edge technology makes working for Fort Vale a truly rewarding experience. As recipients of 4 Queens Awards and a Kings Award for international trade, we are proud to be the benchmark for British manufacturing and global exports.
Come be a part of our innovative team and see why Fort Vale is an excellent place to work
If you consider yourself to have a disability or special requirements, please give details of any arrangements or adjustments you would require to attend the interview.
Please note that all job applications and assessment must be the candidate's own work. If you use any generative-AI tools in preparing your application, you must disclose this to the Company and you must explain how you used them.
Any offer is subject to passing Company D&A test and passing Company pre-employment medical.
Our Statement:
"Fort Vale seeks to provide a work environment in which all employees are treated with respect and dignity and that is free of harassment, bullying and intimidation based upon age, disability, gender reassignment, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins ad caste), religion or belief, sex (covering both gender-based and sexual harassment) or sexual orientation. The Company operates on a zero-tolerance approach to harassment and bullying of any kind and will not condone or tolerate any form of harassment, bullying or intimidation, whether engaged in by employees or by outside third parties who do business with the Company, such as clients' customers, contractors and suppliers."
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.52 per hour
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Flexitime
* Free fitness classes
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Burnley BB12 7ND: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* If you have used any generative-AI tools in preparing your application, please explain how you have used them.
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person