Foundry Operative – Drop Forging & Stamping Specialist 🔧
Location: Wolverhampton
Full-Time | Permanent
Salary £12.21 dependent on experince 

 

 

We at Pertemps Wolverhampton are seeking an experienced Foundry Operative who has strong skills in drop forging and metal stamping to join our dynamic and growing client . You'll be working with a long-established and respected company that supplies prestigious clients in the aerospace and automotive industries, known for excellence, innovation, and precision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain drop forging hammers, ensuring heated metal is shaped accurately into dies to meet precise specifications.
  
  
• Perform metal stamping operations using punch and die tools to cut, form, or emboss components with a high degree of accuracy.
  
  
• Handle various ferrous and non-ferrous metals according to job requirements.
  
  
• Work from technical drawings and specifications.
  
  
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and quality control in line with aerospace and automotive industry standards.
  
  
• Collaborate with team members to meet production targets and deadlines.
  
  

• Proven experience in a foundry environment, particularly in drop forging and stamping operations.
  
  
• Hands-on knowledge of working with aerospace and automotive-grade metals.
  
  
• Skilled in hammering heated metal pieces into dies to form specific components.
  
  
• Familiar with punch and die stamping techniques for forming or cutting metal parts.
  
  
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
  
  
• Strong understanding of material properties and working temperatures.
  
  

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, precision-engineered components for elite clients in the aerospace and automotive sectors.
  
  
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
  
  
• Competitive salary, overtime options, and benefits package.
  
  
• Supportive and safety-first workplace culture.