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Steel Finishing Operator

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    O Carroll Engineering
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    Ref: #JOB-2396883
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    Multiple Locations
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    No of positions: 3
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    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    14.04 - 17.20 Euro Hourly
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    Published On: 17 Jun 2025
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    Closing On: 15 Jul 2025

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Multiple locations
UNIT 2A, Killarney Bus & Tech, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 PH3K
We are expanding our innovative, award-winning team and currently seeking a Steel Finishing Operator.

The Steel Finishing Operative is part of the team that cleans, prepares, finishes and assembles parts and materials for O’Carroll Engineering projects to ensure timely finishing and dispatch of orders.

The Steel Finishing Operatives will work closely with each other, and will report to the Dispatch Supervisors and Workshop Supervisors as required. The Steel Finishing Operative must ensure to communicate with, and follow instructions of, supervisors to ensure the smooth running of the finishing yard and maintain the highest level of quality control. The Steel Finishing Operative must ensure all OCE policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

Each Steel Finishing Operative is responsible for checking their own work prior to completing work on that job. If there is any doubt seek guidance from a Supervisor.

Health and Safety is a priority and therefore in the role of Steel Finishing Operative you are required to adhere to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and safety instructions at all times.

Main duties:

Grinding, cleaning and preparing steel
Shot-blasting steel
Bolting, banding and assembling steel parts
Assisting painter
General maintenance, cleaning, operational functions
Quality control of own work
Ad hoc tasks as required
Assist in other General Operative roles as required
Ensuring all parts are clean and in an acceptable condition
Movement of materials as required
Gathering items for transport

Requirements of Steel Finishing Operative:

Previous experience in handling steel
Experience in sanding, preparing and painting
Undertake training as required
Flexibility to move between projects
C Driving Licence (desirable)
Basic IT skills 

The Steel Finishing Operative role requires a minimum of 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday across one, two and three shift cycles. A reasonable level of overtime may be required to ensure the fulfilment of the requirements of this role. 
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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