JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Lost Wax Operator
SALARY:
£12.45 per hour
DEPARTMENT:
Lost Wax Department
DAYS/HOURS:
39 Hours per week – Days (Monday – Friday)
Monday – Wednesday 7.30am – 4.30pm
Thursday 7.30am – 4pm
Friday 7.30am – 1pm
REPORTS TO:
Lost Wax Team Leader
Cronite Castings Ltd is part of an International Foundry business set in the heart of the small town of Crewkerne. We are professional, customer-centric, collaborative and our goal are to continue to be the world leader in heat treatment furnace equipment.
Our work environment includes:
* Safe working environment
* International workforce
* On-the-job training
* Relaxed atmosphere
Cronite Castings Ltd in Crewkerne has been a successful foundry business for over 100 years. We are currently looking for a Lost Was Operative to support our busy Lost Wax department.
JOB PURPOSE:
We are looking to recruit highly motivated general operative to join our Wax Room who are willing to learn and develop in a manufacturing environment.
The role will involve working as part of a team; demonstrating flexibility with a willingness to learn and embrace new skills.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a keen eye for detail and dexterity in handling small parts.
Previous experience of working in a Manufacturing environment producing small parts and operating machinery is desired but not essential, as full training will be provided.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Making wax patterns, operating machinery, and ensuring customer quality standards are always maintained
* Accurately complete Production Cards accompanying each job, clearly identifying scrap or non-conformities
* Ensure all work is carried out safely
* Ensure all equipment is in a safe and serviceable condition
* Enforce and promote safety and housekeeping in your area of work
* Meggit
* Bench (fettling)
* Shot blast
* Metal inspection
* Straightening the parts
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE/KEY REQUIREMENTS:
* Prior experience in a manufacturing environment desired
* Will maintain a neat and organized work area
* Working with safety in mind at all times and comply with EHS policies
SPECIAL SKILLS/APITITUDES:
* Ability to foresee the possibility of a risk occurring
* Hardworking and detail-oriented individual
* Ability to work in a team and independently as and when required
* Ability to effectively and efficiently handle pressure and keep to working schedules
* Ability to take instruction
* Demonstrate the ability to manual handle objects
· An enthusiastic individual with a can do attitude
* Hands-on and not afraid to be flexible
* Have a good understanding of health and safety
BENEFITS:
* Free on-site parking
* Company pension
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Quarterly performance related bonus
* Company sick pay scheme
* Overtime potential
JOB TYPE:
Permanent and Full-time
WORK AUTHORISATION:
United Kingdom (required)
WORK LOCATION:
On site at Crewkerne, Somerset
APPLICATION METHOD:
Email
APPLICATION E-MAIL:
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REQUIRED C.V:
Yes
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday 3rd October 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.45 per hour
Expected hours: 39 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Profit sharing
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Somerset TA18 7YA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person