CNC Grinder Setter/ Operator/ Programmer – 6770

First Base Employment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 36,900 - 45,100; Full time

Job summary

First Base Employment in Worcester is seeking a CNC Grinding Programmer/Setter/Operator for a double day shift. The role involves setting up Studer cylindrical/universal grinders, programming and editing Fanuc controls, and producing highly toleranced parts in a busy manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will have solid grinding experience, strong teamwork skills, and a proactive approach to health and safety improvements, while contributing to continuous kaizen initiatives.

Qualifications

• Cylindrical and universal grinding expertise required.
• Experience programming and editing Fanuc CNC controls.
• Ability to work in a busy manufacturing environment with others.
• Safe operation of CNC controls and adherence to H&S procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Studer cylindrical/universal grinding machines.
• Produce a wide and varied range of highly toleranced parts.
• Understand Fanuc CNC controls and program/edit parts as needed.
• Work with fellow engineers to comply with health and safety guidelines.
• Contribute to kaizen and health & safety improvements.

Skills

CNC grinding

CNC programming

Teamwork in manufacturing

Health & safety compliance

Education

Mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Fanuc CNC controls

Job description

CNC Grinding Setter/ Operator/ Programmer – 6770

Location: Worcester

Hours: Double Day Shift

Salary: Up to £41,000 including shift allowance

Key Responsibilities of a CNC Grinding Programmer/Setter/Operator

• Setting and operating Studer cylindrical/universal grinding machines.
• Producing a wide and varied range of highly toleranced parts.
• Understanding Fanuc CNC controls with the ability to program, edit, and improve existing and new parts.
• Working within a team of fellow engineers to strict health and safety guidelines.
• Contributing to a positive workplace culture through health & safety improvements and kaizen initiatives.

Key Skills of a CNC Grinding Programmer/Setter/Operator

Essential

• Solid understanding of cylindrical and universal grinding.
• Experience operating and setting CNC controls safely.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Previous experience working within a team in a busy manufacturing environment.

Desirable

• Ability to program from drawing using Fanuc CNC controls.
• CNC grinding knowledge.
• Completion of a mechanical engineering apprenticeship.

To apply for this role, please email your CV to [e-mail] or call Zee Powell on 01453 755330.