Conventional Grinder / Precision Machinist

Conventional Grinder / Precision Machinistwith experience of manual grinding (Surface, Cylindrical and or Bore) to tight very tolerances required for a permanent position in the Tamworth area for an established, world leading company manufacturing gauges and gears. Salary is £29,000 – £40,000 pa (DoE) + O/T + excellent benefits (see full JD). The Precision Machinist / Skilled Grinder (Surface, Cylindrical or Bore) will be working circa 37.5 hrs (Mon – Fri flexi start time between 6:30am – 8am)

Salary and Benefits:

• £29,000 – £40,000 pa (DoE)
• 5 hours week (Mon – Fri days, flexible work pattern, can start between 6:30am – 8am)
• 5x Midweek overtime & Sat Hrs, 2x Sun Hrs
• 25 days holiday plus bank hols.
• Pension scheme and death in service benefit
• Private medical insurance

The successful CNC / Manual Grinder / Precision Machinist day to day duties will include:

• Surface grinding of high precision gauging and tooling associated with splines and gears for the automotive and aerospace industries working to extremely tight tolerances
• Set / operate manual surface grinding machines.
• Ensure production issues are resolved quickly, efficiently and production KPI’s are met.
• Comply with company H&S guidelines.

To be suitable for this CNC / Conventional Grinder / Precision Machinist role you must have the following experience / characteristics:

• Ideally completed a relevant machining, toolmaker or engineering apprenticeship.
• Must have recent experience of CNC / manual surface, cylindrical and or bore grinding to very tight tolerances
• Able to use standard manual measuring devices such as verniers, DTI’s, calipers, micrometers, plain plug, screw and ring gauges, gauge blocks and bespoke gauges/fixtures.
• Be able to work with the minimum of supervision
• Must be able to interpret Engineering drawings with a good understanding of Geometric Tolerances.
• Good communicational skills, both verbal and written.

Key words: Grinder, Surface Grinding, Machine Setter, C N C, Machine Operator, Computer Numerical Controls, Conventional Machining, Manual Machinist, External / Internal Cylindrical Grinding, Bore Grinder, Machine Programmer, Toolmaker, Fanuc, Studer, Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Burton-on-Trent, Coventry, Staffordshire, West Midlands

The successful Skilled Conventional / CNC Grinder / Precision Machinist will need to be flexible as there may be overtime and other duties not mentioned in this job description. With experience of working in a manufacturing environment, you will have a standard-level education, have the relevant qualifications or experience, be punctual, conscientious, keen and have a practical approach to work.

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