Northfield Foundry Ltd is a well-established Iron foundry based in Brixham Devon. Northfield have been manufacturing Iron casting up to 1000kgs from its current site since 1948, it’s origins however can be traced back to before the war. Our flexible production methods enable us to produce a wide range of castings from pumps to compressors and clutch housings to filter casings but specialising in manufacturing rotary valves and diverters for the powder and bulk handling industries.
Our stable financial base and continued investment in our facilities enable us to offer long term supply continuity and keep us at the top of our industry offering excellent customer service and quality castings in a timely manner. We have the facilities and knowledge to meet the high level technical requirements and service demanded by customers. Northfield is well placed to supply UK and European companies with highly cored, repeat batch grey iron castings.
Our experience ensures that the customer’s products are delivered with the safe knowledge and understanding that the castings are manufactured to the specification and standards required when the product is designed and purchased.
We are able to offer complete project management including casting, fabrication, machining, non-destructive testing, pressure testing, and special painting. This allows the customer to place one order for the complete manufacture of the required component, from conceptual design to finished part ready for installation.
We are looking for a Foundry Maintenance Engineer who will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all foundry equipment and facilities. This role ensures the continuous and efficient operation of machinery and systems, minimising downtime and maximising productivity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, as well as experience in a foundry or similar industrial environment.
Candidates will need to have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree). You will also need to have demonstrable maintenance experience in a foundry or similar industrial environment.
Our ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems. Experience of working with PLCs, automation systems and industrial control systems would be an advantage.
The main duties of the role are:
Candidates must be physically fit and have the ability to lift and move parts and equipment.
Strong organisational, time management and communication skills are required along with a positive attitude, enthusiasm and a can-do approach to tasks. You will need excellent problem-solving skills, be resilient and have the ability to work under pressure.
For this role we offer:
We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like further information then please contact Adam Wilkinson on 01803 853222.
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