Dressing & Finishing Specialist - Precision Metal

Adecco Portugal; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is recruiting a Dressing Operative (Polishing & Finishing) in Sheffield. The role involves hands-on operation of polishing, linishing and finishing machinery to ensure high-precision metal components meet strict quality standards.

The position is full-time (38 hours per week) with a rotating shift pattern and opportunities for overtime. Applicants should have proven experience in metal finishing and a keen eye for detail to support continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Experience operating polishing, linishing, grinding, or metal finishing equipment.
• Familiarity with abrasive belts, polishing wheels, spindles, or similar finishing machinery.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Background in a manufacturing, engineering, or production environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate polishing, linishing, and finishing equipment to achieve the required surface finishes.
• Utilise abrasive belts, tapes, and hand-held finishing tools to blend and dress components.
• Conduct glazing and polishing activities in accordance with stringent quality specifications.
• Perform profile finishing and blending of precision-engineered components.
• Execute first-off checks and inspections before production runs commence.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Employ measuring equipment to confirm products meet dimensional requirements.
• Complete rework and corrective finishing activities as necessary.
• Adhere to all quality procedures, work instructions, and health & safety standards.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement and productivity initiatives.

Skills

Polishing equipment

Linishing

Finishing machinery

Read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Manufacturing environment

Tools

Abrasive belts

Polishing wheels

Spindles

Job description

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is recruiting a Dressing Operative (Polishing & Finishing) in Sheffield. The role involves hands-on operation of polishing, linishing and finishing machinery to ensure high-precision metal components meet strict quality standards.

The position is full-time (38 hours per week) with a rotating shift pattern and opportunities for overtime. Applicants should have proven experience in metal finishing and a keen eye for detail to support continuous improvement in a