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.

If you are interested in this role and have the required experience please click on the apply now button.