Johnson Controls
Foundry Technician
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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
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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
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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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