Gravity Die Caster

Posted 14 hours 38 minutes ago by Quality Castings

£14 - £14.50 Hourly
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Suffolk, Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom, IP295
Job Description

Join a leading aluminium foundry during an exciting new chapter of growth and innovation!

At Quality Castings we produce both Gravity Die and also high precision Sand mould castings from our main site in Bury St Edmunds.

What is a Diecaster:

Apart from the method by which the molten metal is poured into the die cavity, and the gravity die material, the casting process is essentially the same as sand casting. It involves four steps:

  • The die is heated and then sprayed with a refractory coating, and closed. The coating both helps control the temperature of the die during manufacture and it also assists in the removal of the casting.
  • Molten metal is then manually poured into the die, and allowed to solidify.
  • The die is then opened and the cast parts either removed by hand or in some cases ejector pins are used on the mechanised machines.
  • Finally, the scrap, which includes the gate, runners, sprues and flash, is removed from the casting(s). The castings are then processed to remove sharp edges and excess material, then blast cleaned (if required) prior to despatch to the customer.

We're looking for a full time Aluminium Gravity Die Caster to join our dynamic team. You'll be producing high-quality aluminium castings using gravity die casting techniques in a fast-paced, modern foundry environment.

What You'll Do:

• Operate and maintain aluminium gravity die casting equipment

• Produce precise, high-quality castings to meet production targets

• Inspect castings and ensure quality standards are met

• Perform routine maintenance and support process improvements

• Work safely and efficiently as part of a collaborative team

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent attention to detail and quality focus

• Ability to work in a fast-moving manufacturing environment

• Commitment to health, safety, and teamwork

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and overtime

• Supportive and forward-thinking management team

• Training and career development within a growing business

If you're passionate about quality craftsmanship and want to be part of a foundry with a bright future - we'd love to hear from you!