CNC Grinder

E3 Recruitment; Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing company in Lower Hopton is seeking a skilled CNC Grinder. The role involves setting up and operating CNC profile grinders, machining complex components, and adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate has completed an engineering apprenticeship and has experience with CNC machinery. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary up to £37,379 per annum plus benefits.

Benefits

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

Health and well-being support

Onsite gym

Free parking

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an engineering apprenticeship.
• Proven experience operating CNC profile grinders.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand gear profiles.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating CNC profile grinder machinery.
• Machining large, complex components.
• Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills

CNC profile grinding

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measuring with micrometers

Attention to detail

Safe working practices

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machinery (GER or Danobat)

Job description

We are seeking a CNC Grinder to join a globally renowned engineering and manufacturing company based in Huddersfield. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a competitive salary with overtime, shift allowance, and excellent benefits, providing an outstanding opportunity to develop your career within a well-established and innovative business.

What's on offer to the CNC Grinder?

• Starting Salary: Up to £37,379 per annum + overtime + shift allowance
• Shift Allowance: 18% for morning and afternoon shifts (£44,107 per annum)
• Working Hours:
  • Morning Shift: 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
  • Afternoon Shift: 2:30 pm - 10:00 pm (Mon-Thurs) Friday Afternoon: 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Contract: Permanent, full-time role
• Holiday: 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Benefits:
  • Up to 8% employer pension contribution
  • Sick pay
  • Health and well-being support
  • Onsite gym
  • Free parking
• Training & Development: Internal and external training programmes

Responsibilities of the CNC Grinder:

• Setting up and operating CNC profile grinder machinery to precise tolerances
• Machining large, complex components
• Performing profile grinding on internal and external gear teeth
• Handling individual parts and batch production runs to meet quality standards
• Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, K charts, and gear graphs
• Mounting and balancing grinding wheels and managing machine setups with accurate documentation
• Collaborating with the team to improve tooling and machining processes
• Maintaining machinery through routine daily checks and participating in 5S improvement initiatives
• Operating multiple machines as required and supporting effective shift handovers
• Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety standards in a safety-critical environment

Requirements of the CNC Grinder:

• Successful completion of an engineering apprenticeship
• Proven experience operating CNC profile grinders, preferably with GER or Danobat machinery
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand gear profiles
• Skilled in mounting, balancing grinding wheels, and precision measuring with micrometers
• Experience in slinging and lifting heavy and large components
• Strong attention to detail working within close tolerance environments
• Commitment to safe working practices and quality standards

If you are a skilled CNC Grinder looking for a new challenge, please click “Apply” to submit your CV or contact Conor Wood at E3 Recruitment for more information.