Sand Testing TechnicianAre you detail-oriented, technically minded, and passionate about quality assurance?
Can you apply your skills and become a Sand Testing Technician?
If so, this is the Sand Testing Technician role for you!
Join our team as a Sand Testing Technician and play a key role in ensuring our moulding sand meets the highest standards for casting production.
*** Sand Testing Technician
*** £11.44 - £12.00 per hour
*** Dudley
*** Temp - Perm
*** Immediate start
Key Responsibilities:- Perform hourly sand tests on backing and facing sand, including compatibility, green strength, permeability, moisture, mould hardness, wet tensile strength, and sand temperature.
- Accurately record results using our computer system.
- Monitor metal casting temperatures and pour speeds.
- Assist with monthly core machine calibration.
- Maintain laboratory and working areas to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation.
- Follow health and safety procedures, including wearing the correct PPE at all times.
- Report any concerns affecting casting quality, equipment condition, or raw materials.
- Work collaboratively with the production and quality teams to optimise processes and output.
What We’re Looking For:- Good timekeeping and attendance.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.
- Computer literacy for recording and reviewing data.
- Ability to work independently and plan workload efficiently.
Desirable Skills (Not Essential, but a Bonus!):- Forklift licence
- Crane, lifting, and slinging experience
- First Aid training
If you're ready to take on a hands-on role in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you!