CNC Grinder

Adecco; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is supporting a leading engineering client in recruiting a skilled CNC Grinder to join a busy production team.

You will operate precision grinding machinery, produce high-quality components to drawings and standards, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining 6S and safety in the workspace.

We offer on-the-job training, a collaborative culture, and clear progression within a stable manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained engineer (NVQ 3 or equivalent) in Turning, Grinding, or Milling.
• Engineering principles, C control systems, quality systems and procedures, and math are mandatory.
• Manufacturing small-batch complex components experience preferred.
• Problem solving and basic Lean principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-use machine inspections and report hazards.
• Follow maintenance schedules for asset care.
• Monitor cutting fluids and maintain levels.
• Maximise productivity by running extra machines or manual ops.
• Set and operate machining centres per SOP.
• Produce and inspect parts per drawings and standards.
• Maintain machine efficiency targets.
• Record data on material movements and process times.
• Follow production plan and manage tooling life.
• Give thorough handovers between shifts.
• Escalate issues with materials, tooling, or processes.
• Assist with quality investigations to find root causes.
• Maintain 6S housekeeping in the department.
• Provide on-the-job training to apprentices and new staff.
• Log material movements and orders in computer systems.

Skills

Apprentice trained engineer

Safety-first mindset

Team player communication

Organised and methodical

Lean principles knowledge

Problem solving

Education

NVQ 3 in Turning/Grinding/Milling

Job description

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level?

Our client, a leader in the engineering industry, is on the lookout for a skilled CNC Grinder to join their dynamic team.

If you're passionate about precision engineering and want to work in a supportive, innovative environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Job Purpose

As a CNC Grinder, you will utilise advanced machine tools to produce high-quality engineering components. Your expertise will ensure that all parts meet the correct standards and specifications while maintaining exceptional machine efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-use machine inspections and report any hazards or faults.
• Complete asset care tasks as per the maintenance schedule.
• Monitor metal cutting fluids, ensuring correct levels and concentrations are maintained.
• Maximise productivity by running additional machines or performing manual operations as time permits.
• Set and operate machining centres following standard operating procedures.
• Produce and inspect parts according to drawing specifications and quality standards, including deburring and marking.
• Achieve required machine efficiency targets.
• Capture data accurately, recording material movements, process times, and quantities.
• Adhere to the production plan and monitor tooling life for timely changes.
• Provide thorough handovers between shifts, communicating work status effectively.
• Escalate any issues with materials, tooling, or processes promptly.
• Assist with quality investigations to determine root causes.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and 6S standards within the department.
• Offer on-the-job training to apprentices and new employees.
• Ensure accurate logging of material movements and orders using computer systems.

What You Bring

• Key Attitudes:
  • Safety-first mindset
  • Team player with excellent communication skills
  • Organised, methodical, and able to work independently
  • Flexible and committed to learning new skills
• Knowledge:
  • Engineering principles (mandatory)
  • C control systems (mandatory)Quality systems and procedures (mandatory)
  • Math (mandatory)
  • Problem-solving and basic Lean principles (preferred)
• Experience:
  • Manufacturing small batch complex components in a similar engineering environment
• Skills:
  • Apprentice trained engineer (NVQ 3 or equivalent minimum) in Turning, Grinding, or Milling fields

Why Join?

Be part of a vibrant team that values your contributions! Enjoy a supportive work culture that encourages growth and learning. Work in a role that offers variety and challenges each day.

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.