cnc grinder operative

Royal Leamington Spa; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£18.59 per hour

Permanent position

Days-based working

Training provided on Makino machinery

Aerospace sector experience

Growth opportunities

Career progression

Stable, long-term employment

Job summary

Indskill is seeking an experienced CNC Grinder for an aerospace precision workshop in the UK. The role focuses on operating CNC grinding machinery, reading drawings and meeting tight tolerances while maintaining quality and records.

Ideal candidates will have prior CNC grinding experience, preferably with Makino, and the ability to work independently as part of a skilled manufacturing team. Permanent days-based position with full training and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC grinding machinery.
• Makino experience would be highly advantageous.
• Experience with other CNC grinding machines will be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operating CNC grinding machinery to produce precision aerospace components.
• Setting and operating machinery safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading components.
• Following engineering drawings, CNC programmes and work instructions.
• Setting tooling, workholding and machine parameters where required.
• Monitoring grinding processes and making adjustments as necessary.
• Carrying out dimensional and visual inspection.
• Using precision measuring equipment to ensure components meet specification.
• Identifying and reporting quality or machining issues.
• Working to tight tolerances and aerospace quality standards.
• Maintaining accurate production and quality records.
• Working efficiently to meet production requirements without compromising quality.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Skills

CNC grinding

Makino experience

Reading drawings

Tolerance control

Precision measurement

Quality focus

Independent / team work

Problem solving

Job description

Makino CNC grinding machines is preferred , however full training will be provided for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Grinder who wants to develop their skills, learn new machinery and progress within a growing aerospace business.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating CNC grinding machinery to produce precision aerospace components.
• Setting and operating machinery safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading components.
• Following engineering drawings, CNC programmes and work instructions.
• Setting tooling, workholding and machine parameters where required.
• Monitoring grinding processes and making adjustments as necessary.
• Carrying out dimensional and visual inspection.
• Using precision measuring equipment to ensure components meet specification.
• Identifying and reporting quality or machining issues.
• Working to tight tolerances and aerospace quality standards.
• Maintaining accurate production and quality records.
• Working efficiently to meet production requirements without compromising quality.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

About You

• Previous experience operating CNC grinding machinery.
• Makino experience would be highly advantageous.
• Experience with other CNC grinding machines will be considered.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• A good understanding of grinding processes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A quality-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a skilled manufacturing team.
• Aerospace or precision engineering experience would be advantageous.

Key Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Quality-focused and methodical.
• Reliable and hardworking.
• Comfortable working with precision machinery.
• Able to work to tight tolerances.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Keen to learn and develop.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Benefits

• £18.59 per hour.
• Permanent position.
• Days-based working.
• Training provided on Makino machinery.
• Opportunity to work within the aerospace sector.
• Join a business experiencing substantial growth.
• Excellent opportunities for training and development.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Stable, long-term employment.
• Specialist precision engineering environment.

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