Centreless Grinder – Setter / Operator

James Kirby associates Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

James Kirby associates Ltd in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Centreless Grinder Setter / Operator to join a precision engineering business on the outskirts of Birmingham. The role requires setting and operating centreless grinding equipment to produce components to tight tolerances.

You will work from engineering drawings, perform in-process inspection with micrometers and gauges, and contribute to a busy production schedule.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with centreless grinding machines and setting.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience working to close tolerances.
• Strong inspection and measurement skills using micrometers and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate centreless grinding machines.
• Perform through-feed and plunge grinding.
• Produce components to tight tolerances.
• Read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Conduct in-process inspection with micrometers and gauges.
• Make machine, tooling and wheel adjustments as needed.
• Work across small and medium production batches.
• Carry out routine machine checks and basic maintenance.

Skills

Centreless grinding

Machine setting

Reading drawings

Inspection skills

Tools

Micrometers

Gauges

Grinding wheels

Job description

Centreless Grinder – Setter / Operator

Birmingham

Up to £20.00 per hour

Permanent | Days | Overtime Available

We are recruiting for an experienced Centreless Grinder Setter / Operator to join a well-established precision engineering business on the outskirts of Birmingham.

This position would suit an experienced grinder who is confident setting machines independently and producing precision components to close tolerances.

Centreless Grinder – Setter / Operator- The Role

You will be responsible for setting and operating centreless grinding equipment within a busy precision manufacturing environment.

Duties will include:

• Setting and operating centreless grinding machines
• Carrying out both through-feed and plunge grinding
• Producing components to tight dimensional tolerances
• Working from engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications
• Completing in-process inspection using micrometers, gauges and other measuring equipment
• Making machine, tooling and grinding wheel adjustments where required
• Working across small and medium production batches
• Carrying out routine machine checks and basic maintenance
• Ensuring finished components meet required quality standards

Centreless Grinder – Setter / Operator Candidate Requirements

Applicants should have previous hands-on experience working with centreless grinding machines, including machine setting.

You should also be able to demonstrate:

• Strong centreless grinding experience
• The ability to set machines rather than solely operate them
• Experience working to close tolerances
• Confidence reading engineering drawings
• Knowledge of grinding wheels, machine adjustments and grinding processes
• Good inspection and measurement skills

Centreless Grinder – Setter / Operator Details

Monday to Thursday: 7am – 3:30pm Friday: Ealry finish

Additional overtime is available.

• Up to £20.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Permanent position
• Day shift
• Early finish on Fridays
• Overtime opportunities
• Company pension
• Established engineering environment
• Long-term employment opportunity