Fettler / Labourer

Jark PLC; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A fabrication company is seeking a Fettler to join their busy team in Wakefield, United Kingdom. The successful candidate will be responsible for finishing and preparing metal components to meet customer specifications and quality requirements. This temporary role offers night shifts from 6pm to 6am and requires attention to detail, experience with hand tools, and the ability to interpret technical drawings. Candidates should also have physical stamina and strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with hand tools and machinery such as grinders, polishers, and sanders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality finishes.
• Technical knowledge of fabrication processes and ability to read engineering drawings.
• Physical stamina for manual handling and workshop tasks.
• Teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Grinding and fettling fabricated or cast components to remove excess material.
• Polishing and finishing surfaces to achieve required standards.
• Interpreting technical drawings for dimensional accuracy.
• Conducting quality checks on finished parts.
• Maintaining health and safety compliance.

Skills

Experience with hand tools and machinery

Attention to detail

Teamwork and communication skills

Tools

Grinders

Polishers

Sanders

Job description

My client are seeking a Fettler to join a thier busy fabrication and production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for finishing and preparing metal components to the highest standards, ensuring all products meet customer specifications and quality requirements. This is a temporary role for a period of 3 months but may be extended depending on business needs.

Fettler Key Responsibilities

• Grinding and fettling fabricated or cast components to remove excess material, sharp edges, and imperfections.
• Polishing and finishing surfaces to achieve required standards (satin, mirror, or shot-blast).
• Interpreting technical drawings to ensure dimensional accuracy and compliance.
• Conducting quality checks on finished parts to identify and resolve defects.
• Maintaining health and safety compliance, including correct use of PPE and safe handling of tools.
• Collaborating with welders, fabricators, and supervisors to meet production deadlines.

Fettler Experience and Requirements

• Experience with hand tools and machinery such as grinders, polishers, and sanders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality finishes.
• Technical knowledge of fabrication processes and ability to read engineering drawings.
• Physical stamina for manual handling and workshop tasks.
• Teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a production environment.

Working Nights (6pm - 6am)