Introduction

This job will be to operate and maintain die casting machinery. Your primary responsibility is to ensure that the machines and robots operate safely and efficiently, producing high-quality castings according to specifications.

You must be 18+ due to insurance purposes.

About the Employer

Jones and Wilkinson have been making tools and diecasting since 1965 and are now managed by the 3rd generation of Wilkinson. We have expanded steadily and now occupy 4 units in Ezekiel Lane, Willenhall in the heart of the black country.

In 2018 we began a partnership with the Swedish diecasting company Gjuteriteknik (GT for short) , becoming part of the GT family of diecasting companies around Europe.

We appreciate the need to attract young people to the company which is essential for the future continuation of the business. We believe in investing in people, offering apprenticeships and training from machine and equipment suppliers.

Employees also have the opportunity to spend time in Sweden at the GT factory to learn new manufacturing methods.

What You'll Do

Key Duties:

Machine Operation:

Monitor the production process
Keep melting pots topped up
Make necessary adjustments relating to injection pressure, cycle time and cooling parameters to ensure product quality
Change tools
Set machines
Basic maintenance on tools

Die preparation:

Start-up diecast machines
Be able to install and secure dies on the machines safely, ensuring proper alignment and functioning

Quality Control:

Implement quality control measures to identify and address issues promptly
Measure for defective parts
Follow and comply with ISO9001 company quality standards
Maintenance and housekeeping

Training Outcome

Potential progression to foundry manager in the long term (9-years).

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Collaboration

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English and Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm, Fridays 12.30pm finish.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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