Location: This role is based on the company premises in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.
Duration: Permanent, Full Time / 39-hour week
Remuneration: €40,000-€45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Other benefits: Productivity bonuses / Pension scheme / Sick pay scheme / Half-day Friday / Modern purpose-built factory and facilities / Free car-parking / Convenient location / Minimal traffic / Low-stress commute / Educational assistance / Employee Assistance
Job Summary:
The Finishing Department Operator is responsible for carrying out a range of finishing processes to ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards. The role involves sandblasting, polishing, electropolishing, passivation, and rumbling operations. Experience in TIG welding is desirable; however, candidates with strong finishing experience and a willingness to develop additional skills are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
The Primary duties of the Finished Goods Operator will be to take responsibility for:
- Carry out sandblasting and surface preparation activities on finished products.
- Perform polishing and finishing activities to achieve required surface finish standards.
- Conduct electropolishing and passivation processes in accordance with work instructions and safety procedures.
- Operate rumbling equipment to achieve specified surface finishes and deburring requirements.
- Perform TIG welding operations (where required) to approved standards and specifications.
- Inspect components before, during, and after finishing processes to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
- Identify and report any defects, non-conformances, or production issues.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical specifications.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and product quality.
- Ensure all finishing activities are completed safely and efficiently.
- Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
- Maintain equipment and housekeeping standards within the finishing department.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across production and quality teams.
The Ideal Candidate will have the following:
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with stainless steel or precision-finished components.
- TIG welding experience or certification would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Knowledge of quality management systems and inspection techniques.2+ years recent experience in a CNC Machining Environment
Skills and Experience:
- Experience in sandblasting, polishing, and general metal finishing processes.
- Experience with electropolishing, passivation, and rumbling/tumbling operations.
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing, engineering, fabrication, or finishing environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finishes.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
- Experience in TIG welding would be advantageous but is not essential. Training may be provided for the right candidate.
- Understanding of quality standards and inspection requirements.
Personal Attributes
- Ability to consistently produce high-quality cosmetic finishes.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality standards.