Grinder

Optima UK; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Overtime

Training

Development

Parking

Long-term role

Well-established company

Competitive pay

Job summary

Optima UK in Hinckley is seeking a Universal Grinder to produce high‑quality precision components to tight tolerances. You will set, operate and monitor the grinder, interpreting drawings and maintaining efficiency to minimise scrap.

We require a strong background in universal grinding across internal, external and spherical work, plus experience with superalloys and nitride-hardened components. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong background in precision universal grinding across internal, external, and spherical work.
• Expertise with superalloys and nitride-hardened components.
• Advanced wheel forming and profile grinding capability.
• Fully certified in grinding wheel mounting and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision cylindrical (ID/OD) and spherical grinding to ultra-fine tolerances.
• Set, operate, and maintain J&S machines and Cincinnati Milacron Heald grinders.
• Interpret technical engineering drawings and carry out complex wheel forming.
• Conduct surface grinding using diaforms and Churchill tub grinders).

Skills

Universal grinding experience

Internal grinding

External grinding

Spherical grinding

Tools

J&S grinders

Cincinnati Milacron Heald

Job description

Job Role:

Grinder

Location:

Hinckley

Shift:

Rotating Days and Lates

Pay Rate:

£21.53 per hour

Benefits:

• Permanent position
• Competitive pay rates
• Regular overtime available
• Ongoing training
• Development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Secure, long-term role
• Well-established company

The company

A full-spectrum precision engineering and metal treatment company supporting diverse, high-complexity industries.

The Role

As a Universal Grinder, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality precision components to tight tolerances. You'll set, operate, and monitor Universal Grinder machine, ensuring parts are manufactured to drawing specifications, while maintaining efficiency and minimising scrap.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform precision cylindrical (ID/OD) and spherical grinding to ultra-fine tolerances.
• Set, operate, and maintain J&S machines and Cincinnati Milacron Heald grinders.
• Interpret technical engineering drawings and carry out complex wheel forming.
• Conduct surface grinding using diaforms and Churchill tub grinders)).

Skills & Experience

• Strong background in precision universal grinding across internal, external, and spherical work.
• Expertise with superalloys and nitride-hardened components.
• Advanced wheel forming and profile grinding capability.
• Fully certified in grinding wheel mounting and safety.