Cylindrical Grinder Setter/Operator

HEROUX DEVTEK INC.; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cylindrical Grinder Setter/Operator, where you'll play a crucial role in producing high-quality aerospace components. This position offers the chance to work with advanced CNC machinery in a supportive environment that prioritizes skill development and teamwork. With a focus on innovation and quality, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to meeting the demands of the aerospace industry. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous pension plan, and a vibrant workplace culture that values diversity and employee contributions. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a technically complex environment.

Benefits

Generous group pension plan

Competitive salaries tied to performance

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Supportive environment with mentorship

Social events like BBQs and Christmas parties

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC grinding and working to tight tolerances.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and use precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce aerospace components using CNC cylindrical grinders.
• Complete paperwork and work with a team to meet production goals.

Skills

CNC Grinding

Interpreting Engineering Drawings

Precision Measuring Equipment

Aerospace Experience

Education

5+ years CNC & Manual Cylindrical Grinding Experience

Time-served (Desirable)

Tools

Jones and Shipman Cylindrical Grinders

Job description

Cylindrical Grinder Setter/Operator - J0525-0002

Job Number: J0525-0002

Job Type:: Permanent Full Time

Division:

Company Bio:

Entrepreneurial Leader
Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Division info:

The Landing Gear Market specializes in the design, qualification, manufacture and repair and overhaul of landing gears and flight critical components to a customer base that extends from the OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to the Operators in both the commercial and military markets.

Summary of position:

The Machinist’s primary purpose is to produce conforming aerospace components, working to tight tolerances, using two CNC cylindrical grinders (Jones and Shipman) to grinding chrome plating, nickel plating and steel parts.

They will be required to work to – and understand – technical aerospace drawings. They will also support the Cycle with polishing / turning components. With vast opportunities to train in other machining disciplines, such as honing and super finishing.

Are you known for your ability to adapt and learn? Do you like to surpass yourself and develop in a technically complex environment? Héroux-Devtek offers you the opportunity to work in a friendly environment where skills development is at the center our top priority. Here, employees are at the heart of the realization of the product, developed through engineering centers, factories, a service unit and an accessible and agile head office for fast decision-making.
Be part of a motivating top-notch team!

Main responsibilities:

Key responsibilities and accountabilities
• Producing conforming components in a timely manner
• Operating two Jones and Shipman Cylindrical Grinders to achieve correct dimensions and surface finish requirements
• Completing all appropriate paperwork e.g., technique sheets and production orders
• Using calibrated precision measuring equipment
• Working with a team and using your own initiative

Qualifications:

Requirements
• CNC Grinding experience
• Experience working to tight tolerances
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings
• Ability to use various types of precision measuring equipment
• Aerospace experience (Desirable)
• Time-served (Desirable)
• ideal Candidate must have a minimum 5 years’ experience CNC & Manual Cylindrical/Internal grinding experience.
• Experience operating Jones and Shipman Cylindrical Grinders (Desirable)
• Experience with chrome, nickel and cadmium (Desirable)

What we Offer?

• Generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution matched by employees.
• Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually for fairness.
• Standard 38.5hour week, Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays
• Supportive environment investing in growth through mentorship and training.
• Cultivating a culture where diversity is valued and respected, fostering innovation and organizational success.
• Our motivating work environment and leadership approach empower individuals to enact meaningful change and contribute positively to the organization's success.
• Friend referral bonuses and loyalty programs are accessible, providing incentives for referrals and encouraging loyalty among employees.
• Social events like BBQs and Christmas parties for team building and fostering a vibrant workplace culture.

Héroux-Devtek aims to grow as an industry by meeting customer expectations through the dedication and commitment of its people.
Heroux-Devtek emphasizes a culture cantered on the "4 Rs": Respect, Responsibility, Recognition, and Resilience. This entails fostering quality relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers, ensuring quality delivery and fairness, acknowledging employee achievements, and promoting flexibility, openness, and tenacity among employees. This approach contributes to a stable workforce and reinforces an entrepreneurial spirit, guiding employees towards shared objectives.

Equal Opportunity to Employees:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

User privacy is paramount, we are committed to safeguarding your personal data in compliance with GDPR regulations.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Héroux-Devtek is an equal opportunity employer.

FOR UNITED STATES ONLY:
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by calling us at 1-877-427-7717.This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be routed to provide assistance in order to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.Heroux Devtek is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), including Disability/Vets.

HDI Landing Gear is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identityand/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, HDI Landing Gear will providereasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.