CNC Grinder

Optical Precision; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Enhanced overtime pay

Long-term career prospects

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Optical Precision in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a CNC Grinder (Studer) for the late shift to join our aerospace manufacturing team. This full-time, on-site role focuses on setting and operating Studer grinding machines to ensure high-precision components are produced efficiently.

You'll work Monday to Thursday, 6 PM to 4 AM, with overtime at enhanced rates; the position offers permanent employment, a collaborative environment, and access to company benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating Studer CNC grinders.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings with precision.
• Nice to have understanding of trigonometry and basic maths.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and working to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate, and manage CNC grinding equipment (Studer).
• Monitor machining processes and adjust settings as needed.
• Perform in-process quality checks to aerospace tolerances.
• Interpret drawings accurately and document results.
• Maintain safe working practices and comply with standards.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure high-quality output.
• Support basic machine maintenance and care.

Skills

CNC operation

Studer expertise

Reading drawings

Mathematics basics

Quality focus

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

General education

Tools

Studer CNC grinders

Manual machines

Job description

CNC Grinder (Studer ) – Late Shift

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Salary: £21.00 - £25.00 Per Hour, Plus Overtime & Benefits

Shift: 6PM – 4AM, Monday to Thursday

Overtime: Available at enhanced rates

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Aerospace

Role Description

This is a full-time , on-site role. You’ll join a strong, collaborative team in a modern, well-maintained facility, producing high-precision components for the Aerospace sector. The work involves small to medium batch production with medium to high complexity. Your main responsibility will be setting, and operating CNC grinding machines (Studer) ensure machining processes are optimised for accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability.

CNC Grinder - Key responsibilities

• Set, operate, and manage CNC grinding equipment (Studer)
• Monitor machining processes and make adjustments as required
• Perform in-process quality checks to tight aerospace tolerances
• Interpret engineering drawings with precision
• Maintain safe working practices and adhere to production standards
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistent, high-quality output
• Support basic machine maintenance and care

CNC Grinder - Experience and skills required

• Experience setting and operating Studer CNC Grinders and manual machines
• Have some understanding of mathematical concepts required (e.g. trigonometry)
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
• Commercial awareness and professionalism
• A good standard of general education with basic computer and numerical skills
• Astute attention to detail with steady hand-eye coordination
• Good organisational skills, methodical and accurate
• Good communications skills (written & verbal)
• Ability to work to tight tolerances without supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and problem-solve
• Demonstrate integrity in all aspects of the role
• A flexible approach to the role to meet changing business demands which may include overtime attendance to suit the production plans and priorities.
• Ability to work on own initiative but willing to work as a team to achieve objectives of division.

CNC Grinder - What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate + enhanced overtime pay
• Permanent role with long-term career prospects
• Opportunity to work with advanced CNC machinery and cutting-edge aerospace components
• Supportive, skilled, and growing team environment
• Access to company benefits and development programs
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (including Christmas closure)
• Life assurance
• Employee support package, including 24/7 private GP access and wellbeing services