Foundry Technician

Foundry Technician
Location: Frome
At Johnson Controls Frome, we operate a high-pressure diecasting foundry manufacturing sprinkler frames for the global market. We are looking for a Foundry Technician to join our production team on a continental shift pattern. This hands-on role is responsible for operating and supporting foundry processes, ensuring safe, efficient production while maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability.
What You Will Do
As a Foundry Technician, you will play a key role in the manufacture of sprinkler components within our high-pressure diecasting operation. Working as part of a shift team, you will operate production equipment, carry out quality checks, support continuous improvement activities, and help ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently. This is a site-based role operating on a 12-hour continental shift pattern.
What We Offer
Competitive salary
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Overtime opportunities where applicable
Pension
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee referral scheme
Employee discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Discounts on Johnson Controls products
Training and career development opportunities
Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven culture
How You Will Do It
Operate high-pressure diecasting and associated foundry equipment safely and effectively
Produce components in line with production schedules, quality standards and operating procedures
Conduct routine quality inspections and record production data accurately
Monitor machinery performance and identify potential process or equipment issues
Escalate breakdowns, defects or quality concerns to the appropriate teams
Support tooling changeovers, routine maintenance activities and equipment checks
Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across the work area
Follow all Environment, Health & Safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality and productivity
Work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors and support functions to achieve production objectives
What We Are Looking For
Required
Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or industrial environment
Strong commitment to health and safety standards
Ability to follow work instructions and standard operating procedures
Good attention to detail and focus on product quality
Reliable, proactive and team-oriented approach
Flexibility to work a 12-hour continental shift pattern
Beneficial
Experience within a foundry, diecasting or metal manufacturing environment
GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent
Experience operating industrial machinery and production equipment
Understanding of continuous improvement principles
Mechanical aptitude and basic fault-finding skills
About Us
Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. Through innovative technologies and industry-leading solutions, we help customers optimise performance, improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. With more than 140 years of expertise, we continue to deliver solutions that make buildings safer, smarter and more sustainable.
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