- Location
- Ferndown
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Mid
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Category
- Operations
- Role type
- Individual Contributor
- Environment
- Industrial
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Overview
As a Fettler / Metal Finisher, you will clean, smooth, and finish fabricated metal components to ensure high-quality standards. Key responsibilities include grinding, sanding, deburring, removing weld splatter, and inspecting parts for quality. You will work from job cards or verbal instructions, maintain a clean work environment, and support general fabrication tasks. The role requires experience with finishing tools, attention to detail, and adherence to workshop safety practices.
Description
Absolutely! Here’s a professional job description for a Fettler position at an established sheet metal and fabrication company based in Ferndown, Dorset:
Job Title: Fettler / Metal Finisher
Location: Ferndown, Dorset
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Industry: Sheet Metal Work & Fabrication
Company Overview:
We are a well-established sheet metal and fabrication company based in Ferndown, Dorset, serving a wide range of industries with high-quality metalwork. With a strong reputation for precision, reliability, and craftsmanship, we are looking to expand our workshop team with an experienced and dedicated Fettler.
Role Overview:
As a Fettler, you’ll be responsible for cleaning, smoothing, and finishing fabricated metal components. Your work ensures all parts are finished to a high standard before they move on to welding, assembly, or finishing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Grinding, sanding, deburring, and finishing fabricated parts using hand and power tools
- Removing weld splatter, sharp edges, and imperfections from sheet metal components
- Working from job cards or verbal instructions to meet finish requirements
- Inspecting parts for quality and reporting any defects or inconsistencies
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Supporting the wider fabrication team when required
Requirements:
- Previous experience in fettling, grinding, or metal finishing within a sheet metal or fabrication environment
- Skilled in using angle grinders, belt sanders, linishers, and other finishing tools
- Good attention to detail and a high standard of workmanship
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Awareness of workshop safety practices
Desirable:
- Experience working with stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium
- Familiarity with welding or other fabrication processes
- Forklift licence (preferred, but not essential)
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate, based on experience
- Regular daytime working hours (Monday–Friday)
- Overtime opportunities
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- On-site parking and company pension scheme
- Opportunity to grow with a stable, respected local business
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Fettler / Metal Finisher
Location: Ferndown, Dorset
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + Overtime
Industry: Sheet Metal Work & Fabrication
We’re looking for a skilled Fettler to join our growing workshop team in Ferndown. If you have experience in metal finishing and take pride in quality craftsmanship, this could be the role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fettling, grinding, and finishing fabricated sheet metal parts
- Removing sharp edges, weld splatter, and surface imperfections
- Using a variety of hand and power tools (e.g., grinders, linishers, sanders)
- Inspecting parts for quality and consistency
- Working from job cards or verbal instructions
- Keeping the work area clean and safe
- Supporting general fabrication tasks when needed
Requirements:
- Previous experience in fettling or metal finishing
- Confident using power tools and finishing equipment
- High attention to detail and good manual dexterity
- Ability to work independently and meet production targets
- Understanding of workshop health & safety procedures
Desirable:
- Experience working with stainless steel, mild steel, or aluminium
- Familiarity with welding and fabrication environments
- Forklift licence (advantageous)
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay, with regular working hours (Mon–Fri)
- Overtime available
- Friendly and supportive team
- Career development opportunities
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
About Us:
We are an established and trusted sheet metal and fabrication company based in Ferndown, Dorset. Known for our high standards and technical expertise, we supply precision metalwork to a wide range of industries including construction, marine, architectural, and engineering sectors.
With a commitment to quality, customer service, and continuous improvement, we combine traditional metalworking skills with modern machinery to deliver reliable, tailored solutions. Our team is at the heart of what we do—and we take pride in offering a positive and professional working environment where our people can grow and thrive.
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About South West Recruitment
We are a well-established sheet metal and fabrication company based in Ferndown, Dorset, serving a wide range of industries with high-quality metalwork.
