Machine Operative - Finishing

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

Job Title: Dressing Operative (Polishing & Finishing)

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £29,580 per annum

Working Pattern: Full Time (38 hours per week)

Shift: Rotating

Shift Schedule

• Week 1: Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm, Friday: 6:00am - 12:00pm
• Week 2: Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for precision in polishing, linishing, grinding, or metal finishing? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits with our client, a leading player in the engineering sector. They are seeking a dedicated Dressing Operative to contribute to their dynamic manufacturing environment, where high-precision metal components are produced for specialist industries.

This role is hands-on, where the successful candidate will operate polishing, linishing, and finishing machinery to ensure the highest quality of workmanship. The ability to work with various manual and machine-assisted finishing tools, coupled with a keen eye for detail, will be essential.

Key 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.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in operating polishing, linishing, grinding, dressing, or metal finishing equipment.
• Familiarity with abrasive belts, polishing wheels, spindles, or similar finishing machinery.
• Competence in manual operations with hand-held finishing tools.
• Background in a manufacturing, engineering, or production environment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings effectively.
• 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.

Desirable

• Experience in aerospace, medical device, precision engineering, or metal component manufacturing.
• FLT licence or previous forklift experience.
• First Aid or Fire Marshal certification.
• Proficiency in using measuring equipment or shadowgraphs.

What's On Offer

• A permanent full-time role with a competitive salary of £29,580 per year.
• An early finish every Friday, ensuring a great work-life balance.
• Opportunities for overtime to boost earnings.
• Structured training and development programmes to enhance skills.
• A stable manufacturing environment with growth potential.
• The chance to develop multi-skilled engineering and finishing capabilities.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.