CNC Universal Grinder

JRS Associates LTD; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

JRS Associates LTD has partnered with a leading precision engineering manufacturer to recruit an experienced CNC Universal Grinder to join their manufacturing team. You will operate Kellenberger grinding machines with Heidenhain controls, reading drawings to produce precision components to tight tolerances.

This permanent day-shift role offers an excellent hourly rate (£21–£23) with overtime paid at 1.5x, and long-term job security within an established engineering business.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC grinding machines and setting grinders.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Experience manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances.
• Good knowledge of grinding techniques, wheel selection and dressing.
• Competent with precision measuring equipment (micrometers, bore gauges, air gauges).
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC Universal Grinding machines.
• Produce precision components to drawings and specifications.
• Carry out internal and external cylindrical grinding operations.
• Work to tight dimensional and geometric tolerances.
• Set and dress grinding wheels as required.
• Make machine offsets to maintain component accuracy.
• Carry out in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment.
• Monitor component quality throughout the grinding process.
• Identify and correct dimensional issues where required.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping.

Skills

CNC Cylindrical Grinder

Universal Grinder

Reading drawings

Precision grinding

Measuring with micrometers

Tools

Kellenberger KEL-VIVA UR 175/1000

Heidenhain controls

Studer/Jones & Shipman/Churchill/Voumard

Job description

JRS Associates have partnered with a leading precision engineering manufacturer to recruit an experienced CNC Universal Grinder to join their growing manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cylindrical Grinder to join a highly skilled engineering environment, working on complex precision components while benefiting from an excellent hourly rate, day shifts and overtime opportunities.

The Successful CNC Universal Grinder – Package:

• £21.00 to £23.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Permanent position
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday: 7.00am – 3.00pm
• Excellent overtime earning potential
• Long-term job security within an established precision engineering business

The Successful CNC Universal Grinder – Requirements:

• Previous experience as a CNC Cylindrical Grinder / Universal Grinder
• Strong experience with internal and external cylindrical grinding
• Experienced setting and operating CNC grinding machines
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Experienced manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances
• Good knowledge of grinding techniques, wheel selection and dressing
• Competent using Micrometers, Bore Gauges, Air Gauges and other precision measuring equipment
• Able to work independently and maintain high standards of accuracy
• Kellenberger grinding experience would be highly advantageous
• Heidenhain control experience would be highly advantageous
• Experience with Studer, Jones & Shipman, Churchill, Voumard or similar universal grinding machines will also be considered

The Successful CNC Universal Grinder – Key Responsibilities:

• Set and operate CNC Universal Grinding machines
• Produce precision-engineered components to engineering drawings and specifications
• Carry out internal and external cylindrical grinding operations
• Work to tight dimensional and geometric tolerances
• Set and dress grinding wheels as required
• Make machine adjustments and offsets to maintain component accuracy
• Carry out in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment
• Monitor component quality throughout the grinding processli>
• Identify and correct dimensional issues where required
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping

The company operates Kellenberger KEL-VIVA UR 175/1000 Universal Grinding machines with Heidenhain controls, so previous experience with this equipment would be particularly advantageous.