Metal Grinder

Paisesbajosjobsnl; Franeker; Remote; EUR 47,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Paisesbajosjobsnl in Franeker, Netherlands, seeks 2 experienced Shipyard Grinders for a shipbuilding project. 50 hours per week, ASAP start, duration until end of December 2026.

Employers offer a Lithuanian A1 contract at 18 EUR net per hour or self-employed at 38 EUR/hour with accommodation costs deducted. You will grind and finish metal ship components, prepare surfaces, remove burrs, check finishes, and work with angle grinders in a shipyard setting.

Qualifications

• EU nationality / valid EU passport or ID – REQUIRED.
• Practical professional experience in metal grinding.
• Experience working with grinding equipment.
• Ability to use grinding tools safely and correctly.
• Knowledge of metal surface preparation and finishing.
• Valid Category B driving licence – REQUIRED.
• Own car preferred.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a shipyard environment.
• Reliable, motivated and safety-conscious.
• Available to start as soon as possible.
• Updated CV with relevant work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Grinding metal components and steel structures.
• Preparing metal surfaces for further processing.
• Removing burrs, rough edges and imperfections.
• Smoothing and finishing welded areas.
• Using angle grinders and professional grinding equipment.
• Checking surfaces to ensure the required finish.
• Handling metal components carefully and accurately.
• Following shipyard safety procedures.
• Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workplace.
• Working efficiently as part of a professional shipyard team.

Skills

metal grinding

grinding equipment

grinding tools safety

metal surface finishing

driving licence

Tools

Angle grinders

Professional grinding equipment

Job description

We are looking for 2 experienced Shipyard Grinders / Metal Grinders for a shipbuilding project in Franeker, the Netherlands.

This position is suitable for skilled professionals with practical experience in metal grinding, surface preparation and finishing metal components in an industrial or shipyard environment.

The project starts as soon as possible and is planned to continue until the end of December 2026.

JOB DETAILS

Position: Shipyard Grinder / Metal Grinder
Location: Franeker, Netherlands
Positions Available: 2
Working Hours: 50 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until the end of 2026

Employment Options:

• Lithuanian A1 Contract: €18 NET per hour
• Self-Employed: €38 per hour, with accommodation costs deducted

YOUR WORK

As a Shipyard Grinder, you will carry out grinding and finishing work on metal ship components.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Grinding metal components and steel structures
• Preparing metal surfaces for further processing
• Removing burrs, rough edges and imperfections
• Smoothing and finishing welded areas
• Using angle grinders and professional grinding equipment
• Checking surfaces to ensure the required finish
• Handling metal components carefully and accurately
• Following shipyard safety procedures
• Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workplace
• Working efficiently as part of a professional shipyard team

REQUIREMENTS

• EU nationality / valid EU passport or ID – REQUIRED
• Practical professional experience in metal grinding
• Experience working with grinding equipment
• Ability to use grinding tools safely and correctly
• Knowledge of metal surface preparation and finishing
• Valid Category B driving licence – REQUIRED
• Own car preferred
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a shipyard environment
• Reliable, motivated and safety-conscious
• Available to start as soon as possible
• Updated CV with relevant work experience required

WHAT WE OFFER

• €18 NET per hour under a Lithuanian A1 contract
• €38 per hour for self-employed workers, with accommodation costs deducted
• 50 working hours per week
• Immediate start possible
• Work planned until December 2026
• Professional shipbuilding project in Franeker, Netherlands