Job Title: Foundry Operative
Reports to: Foundry Manager
Hours/Contract: 36.5 hours per week over 5 days, with the expectation of regular weekend and occasional evening working
Salary: 27,000 per annum
Location: Blists Hill Victorian Town
Staff Reporting Directly: None

• To communicate with visitors, including educational groups, in a pleasant and informative manner
• To be familiar with the history and techniques of a Victorian foundry, and to be able to explain and demonstrate various manufacturing techniques clearly to visitors
• To carry out a demonstration inside the Foundry each day we are open to visitors
• To carry out a start of day site check with the Foundry Manager
• To complete the fortnightly casting cycle by:
  Ø Making the mixtures for moulds
  Ø Moulding patterns and core boxes in sand
  Ø Cupola attendant (also melter or furnaceman)
  Ø Controlling the furnaces that melt the metal
  Ø Ladleperson (or caster) - transferring molten metal from the furnace to the moulds
  Ø Producing cores & castings
  Ø Handling and assembly of fragile and complex cores
  Ø Fettler - grinding surplus metal off castings with abrasive wheels

Ø Preparing the equipment including the cupola for the next cycle.

• To provide technical support for training as required and to work with other team members in the development of new and sustainable, manufacturing demonstrations
• To dress and to maintain a personal appearance in line with the Museum’s current policies
• To ensure that the interior and exterior of the workshops present an appearance in line with the Museum’s current policy and to notify curatorial staff of any damaged or missing collection items
• To ensure that the shops are kept stocked with items required for demonstration or manufacture
• To comply with the Museums health and safety policy and bring to the attention of the Health & Safety Officer, Visitor Engagement Manager or Volunteer Co-ordinator any issues relating to the health and safety of either the employees or visitors
• To carry out required duties as part of the site fire plan and assist in training new members of staff
• Any other duties commensurate with the post as requested.