CNC Grinder

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time permanent position

Free onsite parking

Bonus scheme

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance

Uniform

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Leicestershire is seeking a skilled CNC Grinder to operate CNC grinding machines and produce high-precision components for aerospace applications. You will maintain documentation, support quality via SPC and self-inspection, and contribute to continuous improvement while keeping a clean, safe workspace.

The role requires setting and operating grinding machines, reading drawings with gauges and calipers, and maintaining thorough records to ensure compliance with engineering

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC grinding machinery in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read drawings and use precision measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Use gauges, micrometers and shadow graphs to ensure parts conform to drawings
• Self-certify personal work
• Prove out programs to ensure timings meet manufacturing and quality standards
• Keep all computer files and manual paperwork accurate and up to date
• Produce SPC charts and records
• Maintain housekeeping to the highest standards
• Ensure all quality procedures are followed, taking an active role in root cause analysis

Tools

RSS machinery

Okuma machinery

Job description

Job Title: CNC Grinder

Location: Leicestershire

Hourly Rate: £16.80 per hour

Shift: 6am to 2.30pm (Monday to Thursday), 6am to 11.30am (Friday)

Benefits

• Full-time permanent position
• Free onsite parking
• Bonus scheme
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance and uniform

About the Company

A well-established precision engineering company operating within the aerospace industry.

About the Role

A well established Aerospace company are seeking a skilled CNC Grinder to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting, operating CNC Grinding machines to produce high-precision components, ensuring all parts meet engineering specifications. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate documentation, supporting quality standards through SPC and self-inspection, and contributing to continuous improvement while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Use gauges, micrometers and shadow graphs to ensure parts conform to drawings
• Self-certify personal work
• Prove out programs to ensure timings meet manufacturing and quality standards
• Keep all computer files and manual paperwork accurate and up to date
• Produce SPC charts and records
• Maintain housekeeping to the highest standards
• Ensure all quality procedures are followed, taking an active role in root cause analysis

About You

• Experience operating RSS and Okuma machinery preferred, or external grinding experience
• Experience working within a busy manufacturing environment
• Experience setting grinding machines

How to Apply

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