Foundry Production Technician Apprentice

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.

Training:

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

Training Outcome:

Continued training as required for the role and personal development. The opportunity by negotiation for complete further accredited training.

Employer Description:

Charles H Coward group is a family run foundry business originating and based in the Sheffield that specialises in the manufacture of both ferrous and non-ferrous castings for a worldwide network of industries. The company, now in it's 3rd generation of family ownership, is continuously building on it's solid reputation for producing high quality for over 50 years and has everything in place to meet modern day requirements with artisan skills.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 6am to 4pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative