Surface Grinder

GPW Ref: E113174
Surface Grinder / Precision Machinist with experience of working 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 Multi-Skilled Grinder / Precision Machinist 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 Surface 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 very 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 / Manual Surface 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 manual surface 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, Manual Machinist, External / Internal Cylindrical Grinding, Machine Programmer, Toolmaker, Fanuc, Studer, Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Burton-on-Trent, Coventry, Staffordshire, West Midlands

The successful Multi-Skilled Surface 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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