Vac Caster / Finisher 6696

Vac Caster / Finisher

Location: Gloucester
Hours: 07:00–15:00 Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive hourly rate – temp to perm contract.

Key Responsibilities of a Vac Caster / Finisher:

• Vacuum casting plastic models of varying sizes and complexity using silicone moulds
• Finishing components by hand and with small machine tools
• Inspecting parts to ensure quality standards are met
• Understanding the behaviour of silicone tools and adjusting processes for optimal performance
• Working proactively with downstream departments

Key Skills of a Vac Caster / Finisher:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Logical decision-making skills
• Strong hand-to-eye coordination and dexterity
• Physically fit and confident in a workshop environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Competent using measuring equipment such as Verniers
• Good communication skills, a strong team player, flexible and able to work under pressure
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping

Desirable Skills:

• Vacuum casting or finishing experience, or similar transferable skills
• Recognised engineering or mechanical apprenticeship
• Problem-solving attitude
• Computer literacy
• Previous experience in modelmaking, fettling, or a craft/artistic background

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to andrew.penrith@first-base.co.uk or call Andrew on 01453 755330.

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