CNC Universal Grinder - Day Shift with Overtime

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 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.