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Foundry Technician

On-site in Spain·Full-time·Added 8 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Exlabesa

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Spain
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

A degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification.
Experience in industrial processes, preferably in aluminum foundry.
Knowledge of: Aluminum metallurgy. Extrusion alloys (6xxx series). Melting, refining, and degassing processes. Metallurgical quality control. Data analysis.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with computer tools.
Analytical skills, initiative, and the ability to work in a team.

Nice to have

Experience in aluminum foundries or extrusion plants.
Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001 and IATF 16949).
Technical level of English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Joining an internationally growing company.
Stable project with real opportunities for professional development.
Continuous training and participation in industrial innovation projects.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
The opportunity to contribute to the improvement of one of the most modern aluminum foundries in the sector.
Permanent contract with full-time hours.

The role

At Exlabesa, we are looking for a Foundry Technician to join our team on-site at one of our production plants. We are seeking a technical profile with knowledge of aluminum metallurgy and a passion for optimizing industrial processes, who wants to develop their career in an internationally renowned industrial company.

To be part of the foundry technical team, ensuring the stability of the aluminum billet manufacturing process, improving product quality, productivity, and plant efficiency.

What you'll do

To provide technical support for the melting, maintenance, and continuous casting processes.
To supervise and optimize manufacturing parameters.
To carry out billet quality controls: metallographic analysis, ultrasonic testing, and visual inspection, using calipers, rulers, protractors, tape measures, etc.
To analyze production incidents and define corrective and preventive actions.
To collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Laboratory departments in resolving process issues.
To participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing metal yield, reducing energy consumption, and minimizing rejects.
To analyze production indicators (OEE, productivity, metal yield, energy consumption, and quality).
To prepare records and reports related to production, spectrometer results, quantities, temperatures, and chemical compositions of daily casts.
To manage and update records of scrap, alloying materials, and billets, as well as a summary of breakdowns and production forecasts, among others.
To perform weekly cleaning and calibration of spectrometers.

About Exlabesa

Exlabesa is an aluminium extrusion company that manufactures profiles for industry and architecture, completing the full production cycle including extrusion, lacquering, anodizing, machining, curving, and assembly. The company operates 11 production plants and 22 work centers across 3 continents, with capabilities including 35 extrusion presses, 12 lacquering plants, and 4 recycling plants.

Exlabesa has a significant presence in Spain, where it was founded and maintains its global headquarters. The company emphasizes sustainability through its Clean Planet initiative and circular economy principles. For international professionals, Exlabesa offers opportunities in a global industrial group with operations in Spain, UK, USA, Morocco, Germany, and Poland, and a culture focused on innovation and engineering.

Industry: Aluminium Extrusion
Headquarters: Spain
Website: exlabesa.com

Good to know if you are moving

Exlabesa is headquartered in Spain, with production plants and work centers across multiple countries including Spain, UK, USA, Morocco, Germany, and Poland.
The company operates 11 production plants and 22 work centers across 3 continents, offering international mobility opportunities.
Exlabesa emphasizes sustainability through its Clean Planet initiative, which may appeal to professionals interested in circular economy practices.
The company covers the full aluminium production cycle, from extrusion to recycling, providing diverse roles in engineering, production, and sustainability.

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