Foundry Production Technician Apprentice

<p>We are a group of companies primarily based in the Sheffield region. Specialising in the manufacture of both ferrous &amp; non-ferrous castings for a worldwide network of industries. Due to growth we are looking to recruit an apprentice into our Foundry department to become a qualified Metal casting, foundry &amp; patternmaking technician</p>

Overview:

Metal Casting, Foundry and Patternmaking Technicians are involved in highly skilled, complex and important roles in the Cast Metals Industry.

Casting is the process from which solid metal shapes (castings) are produced by filling voids in moulds with liquid metal.

Role and Responsibility:

• Assisting the foundry staff with the moulding of casts
• Pouring of sand from a mixer into moulds, ensuring sand is constant and within specification
• Quality control
• Core-making
• Assisting other departments
• Maintaining safe working practices
• Other general duties

We will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to be involved in numerous different elements of foundry work, from sand casting to Die casting, to the finishing of the product.

This is an exciting prospect for an apprentice to join the team here at Charles H Coward to gain a career in a growing foundry environment.

Full training will be provided both on and off-the-job, and a career plan and objectives will be set.

Level 3 Metal Casting, Foundry and Pattern Making Technician Apprenticeship Standard:

Assessment: 

• Technical Interview supported by a portfolio of evidence.
• Practical Observation & Questioning

College attendance: 3 day block release at Sheffield College