CNC Grinding Programmer/Setter/Operator

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company in Worcester seeks a skilled CNC Operator to set and operate Studer grinding machines. The role demands a solid understanding of cylindrical grinding and CNC controls. Ideal candidates should have experience in a busy manufacturing environment and a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship. The position offers excellent career potential, 25 days of holiday, and additional benefits including a pension plan and private medical cover.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

8% pension contribution

Private medical cover

Free uniform

Subsidised restaurant on site

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of cylindrical and universal grinding.
• Experience safely operating and setting CNC controls.
• Prior experience working within a team in a busy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate Studer cylindrical/universal grinding machines.
• Produce a wide range of high tolerance parts for Mazak CNC machines.
• Engage in health and safety improvements and kaizen initiatives.

Skills

Understanding of cylindrical and universal grinding

Experience operating CNC controls

Ability to work in a team

A can-do attitude

Education

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

Fanuc CNC controls

Job description

Worcester Based, £34,678 - £44,065 pa, Band 8-11 (DOE)

Our client, Yamazaki Mazak, is a leading global manufacturing company based in Worcester. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading Machine Tool manufacturer who have been at the forefront of the industry for many years.

Job Description

The role involves setting and operating Studer cylindrical/universal grinding machines, producing a wide and varied range of high tolerance parts used in the manufacture of Mazak CNC machines. The successful candidate will understand Fanuc CNC controls and be able to program, edit, and improve existing and new parts. They will work within a team of fellow engineers to strict health and safety guidelines and rules, promoting a positive culture amongst staff by engaging in H&S improvements and kaizen initiatives.

Person Specification

Essential criteria include a solid understanding of cylindrical and universal grinding, experience safely operating and setting CNC controls, a can-do attitude, and prior experience working within a team in a busy manufacturing environment.

Desirable criteria include the ability to program from drawing Fanuc CNC controls, CNC grinding knowledge, and having served a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship.

The Reward

The successful candidate can expect to join a successful, multi-national manufacturing company with excellent career potential, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a 4x salary life insurance package and wellbeing programmes, 8% pension contribution, sick pay, private medical cover, free uniform, free parking, and a subsidised restaurant on site. Overtime is paid at time 1/3 for the first 2 hours, then time 1/2 thereafter each day, with Saturday at time 1/2 and Sunday at double time.

The hours are a rotational shift pattern: AM Shift - 05:30am - 1:30pm, Monday to Friday, then onto the PM Shift, and PM Shift - 2:00pm - 10:30pm, Monday to Thursday, and Friday, 2:00pm - 8:00pm.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Jonathan Lee Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.