Fitter

RyobiCarrickfergus, Antrim£29,719.04 per annum Permanent

The Company: Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is an innovative, world class supplier of high quality, technically complex automotive components. Based in Carrickfergus, Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is a proud member of the Ryobi Group. With the help of our Japanese parent company we can bring the latest technological advances to our European Customers. Ryobi’s vision is to maintain a sustainable business by achieving the best results for our customers, maximising the potential of every employee through mutual respect, trust and teamwork. Our mission is to be the Number 1 Die Casting Company in Europe, to build upon our current customer base and increase market share, and to satisfy customer and shareholder requirements. The role:

Health & Safety most paramount.

Identify and correct Die problems independently.

Co-ordinate, control and carry out Die modifications e.g. RSV or Gate changes etc.

Spotting of Dies, Wear Plates and Inserts (small or changeable).

Perform all welding assignments without direction.

Operate ECC machine, Hydraulic press shot blasting equipment, overhead cranes & fork lift trucks.

Operate burning & welding equipment.

Understand company drawings & drawing tolerances.

Recognise and correct problems during Die assembly/disassembly.

Perform complex welding and finishing assignments e.g. Metal savers, Die breaks on Parting Lines, Profiles or around E/Pin holes etc.

Hand finish (blend in) machining areas keeping within expected quality standards.

Responsible for completion of all Check Sheets e.g. Build Sheets, Standard or Urgent DMRs & DCR’s.

Ensuring good Housekeeping/5S and KPI’s are being carried out and completed, that Safety Procedures are being adhered too and ensuring compliance of others within department.

Complying with the Company Environmental Policy and the requirements of the Environmental Management System both in normal and emergency situations.

Participate in Information Sharing, Team Working and Continuous Improvement Programmes improving on Safety & Quality, reducing Die Downtime & Cost through raising Design Suggestion Sheet (DSS) request.

Essential Criteria:

Time served and likely to come from a mechanical maintenance background
Welding experience
Strong team player with excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focus
Results focus
Able to work effectively on own initiative and effectively contribute within a team environment
Able to see activities through to completion
Available to work shifts

Shortlisting and Interviews:

Shortlisting - 2nd June 2025
Interviews - 9th June 2025

Company Benefits:

Competitive salary
Competitive shift premium for all shift roles
Generous employer pension contributions, starting at 7% Employer and rising to 14% Employer
A health cash plan
Discount scheme
Life assurance
Service-related holidays & Holiday Purchase Scheme
Employee assistance programme
Free car parking
Learning and Development opportunities and support
Ride to work scheme
Service awards

If you have previously applied for this role in the last 6 months, we will not be considering your application at this time.

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