Description:
Alliance Connect is a non ferrous foundry, based in Carrum Downs, South East of Melbourne. We produce sand, gravity and low pressure castings in aluminum, bronze, cast iron. We supply these parts to a number of different industries (automotive, industrial, medical, transport, local government, art).
Alliance is a family run business with approximately 30 employees, we are looking for a Gravity Die Caster / Furnace Operator to join our team. This role will suit an applicant with some relevant industry experience, on the job training will be provided as required to the successful application. This role involves the metal operation of furnaces, maintenance of equipment, manually pouring molten metal into dies and other general tasks to assist with the production of castings.
You will work a 9 day fortnight, 6.15am start and 3.30pm finish (with some flexibility if required), with a lunchtime finish on the working Friday.
Your responsibilities:
- Performing all functions needed to prepare metal for casting (melting, transfer of metal, die casting, metal testing, management of crucibles)
- Ensure metal specification meets requirements of the specific job
- Ensuring all work is completed is to a high standard
- Maintaining a safe and reliable work environment
- Working with production manager to ensure pouring schedule meets production requirements
- Assist in other areas of the foundry if and when required
Your Skills & Experience:
- Die Casting Experience (Gravity Preferred)
- Forklift ticket is essential
- Experience in foundry operations essential
- Must be able to follow and apply written instructions accurately
- Must be able to work safely
- A background in manual work is highly desirable