Foundry Dresser

Masstemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Masstemps is seeking a Foundry Operative to join our team in Birmingham. No previous foundry experience is required as full training will be provided; the role focuses on dressing and finishing castings, and working with hand and power tools in a dirty, industrial environment.

The ideal candidate is physically fit, reliable and able to work as part of a team to meet production targets. You will handle heavy items, follow health and safety procedures and contribute to quality finishing.

Qualifications

• Previous foundry experience is not essential; full training will be provided.
• Experience in manual/industrial/manufacturing environment desirable.
• Comfortable lifting and handling heavy items.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Physically fit and able to carry out repetitive manual tasks.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Working in a dirty and demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Dressing and finishing metal castings.
• Grinding and linishing castings using hand and power tools.
• Removing excess metal and imperfections from castings.
• Lifting and moving heavy items safely.
• Working in a hot, noisy and dirty industrial environment.
• Following health & safety procedures at all times.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working area.
• Working as part of a team to meet production requirements.

Skills

Physically fit

Practical

Hands-on

Reliable

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Foundry Operative

Working Hours:
Monday – Wednesday: 06:00 – 16:30
Thursday: 06:00 – 15:30
Friday: Non-working day

The Role

We are looking for a Foundry Operative to join our team. Previous foundry experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.

The ideal candidate will be physically fit, practical, and comfortable working in a dirty and industrial environment. You should have experience working with heavy materials and be confident using a range of hand and power tools.

The role will involve dressing and finishing castings, including grinding, linishing and removing excess material to achieve the required finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Dressing and finishing metal castings.

• Grinding and linishing castings using hand and power tools.

• Removing excess metal and imperfections from castings.

• Lifting and moving heavy items safely.

• Working in a hot, noisy and dirty industrial environment.

• Following health & safety procedures at all times.

• Maintaining a clean and safe working area.

• Working as part of a team to meet production requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous foundry experience is not required.

• Experience working in a manual, industrial or manufacturing environment is desirable.

• Comfortable lifting and handling heavy items.

• Experience using hand and power tools.

• Practical and hands‑on approach to work.

• Physically fit and able to carry out repetitive manual tasks.

• Comfortable working in a dirty and demanding environment.

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.

• Good attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.

Hours

• Monday – Wednesday: 06:00 – 16:30

• Thursday: 06:00 – 15:30

• Friday: Off

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong manual/industrial background who is looking to develop their skills within a specialist manufacturing environment.