Fettler
Northfield Foundry
Fettler
Salary Not Specified
Northfield Foundry, Higher Brixham, Torbay
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 6 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 89fc39463d3f4ac2bf14f8abf9322dba
Full Job Description
- To strip sand from castings using manual and mechanical equipment
- To arc-air burnt heads and skim casting surfaces to remove defects
- To grind casting to the specified standard
- To remove defects from castings using arc-air and grinding equipment
- To rectify welding work on castings using arc-air and grinding tools
- To dress castings to dimensions using arc-air and grinding equipment
- General housing keeping duties in line with this role
- To work to quality procedures
- To ensure all duties are carried out according to quality and health and safety procedures
- Foundry: 1 year (preferred)
- Heavy engineering: 1 year (required)
Northfield Foundry Ltd is a well-established Iron foundry based in Brixham Devon. Northfield have been manufacturing Iron casting up to 1000kgs from its current site since 1948, it's origins however can be traced back to before the war. Our flexible production methods enable us to produce a wide range of castings from pumps to compressors and clutch housings to filter casings but specialising in manufacturing rotary valves and diverters for the powder and bulk handling industries.
Candidates must be physically fit as the role is physically demanding and involves heavy lifting.
We are currently looking for a Fettler who has experience of using a variety of grinding equipment. Previous experience of using arc-air equipment would be an advantage.
Candidates should have knowledge of working in a foundry environment together with heavy engineering experience., You must be flexible, adaptable, and reliable, and be able to work on your own and as a part of a team. Good organisational and communication skills are required along with a positive attitude, enthusiasm and a can-do approach to tasks.,
Our stable financial base and continued investment in our facilities enable us to offer long term supply continuity and keep us at the top of our industry offering excellent customer service and quality castings in a timely manner. We have the facilities and knowledge to meet the high level technical requirements and service demanded by customers. Northfield is well placed to supply UK and European companies with highly cored, repeat batch Grey iron castings.
Our experience ensures that the customer's products are delivered with the safe knowledge and understanding that the castings are manufactured to the specification and standards required when the product is designed and purchased.
We are able to offer complete project management including casting, fabrication, machining, non-destructive testing, pressure testing, and special painting. This allows the customer to place one order for the complete manufacture of the required component, from conceptual design to finished part ready for installation.
Our current production facilities have the capacity to produce 1200 tonnes per year.
· Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience)
· Annual company pay review and individual merit award review
· Basic hours Monday to Thursday 07.00 to 16.00
Friday 07.00 to 12.00
· Contributory Pension Scheme
· 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
· Full PPE provided
· Ongoing training and opportunities to develop
· On-site parking
· Family friendly policies