Post Process Technician

Post Process Technician

Reference: SEFGJP(phone number removed)
Location: WR4 0AD
Pay Rate: £13.90 per hour
Contract: 6-Month Rolling Contract
Hours: Core hours 7:00am - 3:00pm (flexibility required)
Interview Process: One-stage Face-to-Face Interview including a Practical Test

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Post Process Technician to join a busy manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for candidates who can hit the ground running and have previous experience working with castings, dressing, fettling, blasting, and post-processing operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for finishing and refining components to meet strict quality standards using a range of pneumatic hand tools, including grinders, burr tools, die grinders, sanding discs, and blasting equipment. Candidates with experience working in a casting house, foundry, manufacturing, engineering, or fabrication environment are highly desirable.

No formal qualifications are required; however, practical experience and the ability to demonstrate relevant skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out post-processing and finishing operations on cast and manufactured components.
Perform dressing, fettling, deburring, grinding, sanding, blasting, and surface finishing activities.
Remove excess material, surface imperfections, and defects while maintaining component integrity.
Operate pneumatic hand tools safely and effectively, including:
Grinders
Die grinders
Burr tools
Sanding discs
Blasting equipment
Inspect finished components against engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
Identify and report defects, non-conformances, or quality concerns.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and health & safety guidelines.
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment in line with 5S principles.
Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to achieve manufacturing targets.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and product quality.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience in a post-processing, finishing, dressing, fettling, casting, foundry, fabrication, machining, or manufacturing environment.
Strong experience using pneumatic hand tools, particularly grinders, die grinders, burr tools, sanders, and sanding discs.
Experience working with castings and component dressing.
Ability to follow SOPs, data cards, and work instructions.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.
Good manual dexterity and practical problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliable, adaptable, and capable of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Desirable Requirements

Previous experience working within a casting house or foundry environment.
Experience with blasting operations.
Familiarity with engineering drawings and quality inspection processes.
Experience working with metal components or precision-engineered products.
Background in aerospace, automotive, defence, heavy engineering, or industrial manufacturing sectors.

Key Competencies

Ability to hit the ground running
High attention to detail
Quality-focused mindset
Mechanical aptitude
Strong safety awareness
Teamwork and communication skills
Good time management and prioritisation
Reliability and flexibility

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods.
Comfortable carrying out repetitive manual tasks.
Ability to safely handle and manoeuvre components.
Willingness to wear appropriate PPE, including hearing, eye, hand, and respiratory protection.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a practical and experienced technician with a strong background in casting, dressing, fettling, and post-processing activities. You'll be confident using grinders, sanding equipment, and blasting machinery, with the ability to consistently achieve high-quality results while maintaining excellent safety standards.

A practical skills assessment will form part of the interview process, so candidates must be able to demonstrate their hands-on capability and experience.

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