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Metal Dresser

Posted 16 hours ago

  • Ferryhill, Durham
  • Contract
  • £13.73 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In a month

Metal Dresser – Exciting Opportunity in Metal Fabrication


  • Location: Chilton
  • Position: Metal Dresser
  • Working Hours: Monday-Friday – 2x shift rotation (6am-2.30pm / 2.30pm-11pm)
  • Salary: £13.73 per hour
  • Temp to perm contract

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced metal fabrication environment? Our client, a leading metal fabrication company, is seeking an experienced Metal Dresser to join their team. This role involves working with various hand tools to prepare metal components to a high standard, ensuring they are ready for painting or finishing.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Use a variety of hand tools, including electric grinders, pneumatic grinders, and pad sanding tools, to dress welds on metal components.
  • Work on components of various shapes and sizes, ensuring a smooth, high-quality finish.
  • Prepare parts for painting and, in some cases, achieve a final dressed finish to exacting standards.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings (desirable but not essential).
  • Work independently to complete tasks, managing workflow efficiently.
  • Collaborate with a small team of approximately five colleagues while taking ownership of individual assignments.
  • Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to company health and safety guidelines.

About You:


  • Experience: At least 1 year of experience in a metal dressing or finishing environment.
  • Skills: Proficient in using hand tools such as grinders and sanders to achieve a high-quality finish.
  • Attention to Detail: Ability to produce clean, smooth finishes suitable for painting or as final presentation.
  • Independence: Capable of working unsupervised while contributing effectively to a team.
  • Bonus Skills: Experience with engineering drawings is advantageous but not essential.

What They Offer:


  • A supportive team environment with safety as the top priority.
  • Opportunities for career development in a growing company.
  • The chance to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment where precision and quality matter.

If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, apply directly or contact us at (phone number removed)/(url removed)

RMS is an equal opportunities employer. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.