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Job Title: Ceramic Mould Making Operative
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £25,600 per annum
Shift Hours: Monday - Thursday 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm, Friday 5am - 1pm / 1pm - 9pm (Candidates must be open to night shifts)

About the Role:
We are currently seeking a Ceramic Mould Making Operative to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating both manual and automated ceramic shelling processes and preparing moulds for casting. You will work with high-precision equipment, ensuring all materials and procedures meet strict quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate the KEA shelling line, running existing robotic programs.
Ensure all materials meet required specifications and quality standards.
Apply ceramic materials using correct techniques on both manual and automated shelling lines.
Safely remove ceramic assemblies from metallic manipulation fixtures.
Pre-heat ceramic moulds in low-temperature ovens (non-wax assemblies only).
Operate Flash Fire Furnaces (Pacific Kiln) to process ceramic moulds.
Clean ceramic moulds using the Weir wash system.
Assemble ceramic moulds, preparing them for both vacuum and air melting casting processes.
Report any maintenance issues to the shift supervisor immediately.
Perform slurry testing and record results when necessary.
Safely operate overhead cranes and forklift trucks.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring housekeeping is kept to high standards.Key Requirements:

Experience in ceramic mould making or a related manufacturing environment is preferred.
Ability to work with both manual and automated processes.
Experience with robotic systems and equipment such as furnaces and ovens is an advantage.
Forklift truck and overhead crane operation experience is beneficial.
Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including night shifts.
Full training for the right candidateShift Pattern:

Monday - Thursday: 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm
Friday: 5am - 1pm / 1pm - 9pm
(Candidates must be open to night shifts)If you're a skilled and motivated individual with a background in ceramic mould making or similar, we'd love to hear from you