Grinder

Gregory-Martin International; Sutton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health cash plan

Life assurance

EAP

Shopping discounts

Job summary

Gregory-Martin International is seeking a Centreless Grinder / Toolmaker to operate high-precision grinding equipment on a 4-day week in Kent/Essex border. The role focuses on setting and running centreless grinders, interpreting drawings and maintaining tight tolerances to ensure on-time delivery.

The successful candidate will be skilled in micrometre measurements, tooling operation, and quality checks, with a strong safety and team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of aerospace standards.
• Experience setting and running manual and centreless grinders.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Measurement skills: proficient in reading micrometre and working to tight tolerances (0.5 µm).
• Team player with effective communication to support company policies and goals.
• Attention to detail, numeracy, and quality performance.

Responsibilities

• Set and run centreless grinders, including Wickman Scrivener, Ghiringhelli, Cincinnati, or Tschadun (essential).
• Operate Myford grinder (desirable).
• Support 2nd operations machines safely, such as thread-rolling, part markers, drill banks, torque testers and deburrers.
• Carry out first-off and job-run inspections of 2nd operation machine parts.
• Conduct buddy checks and inspections of 1st and 2nd operation machine parts.
• Report scrap/rework and suggest efficiencies to the Production Manager.
• Maintain machine efficiency to meet on-time deliveries, arrears, parts per hour (PPH) and KPIs.
• Manufacture high-quality products in line with agreed standards and procedures.
• Complete daily maintenance check sheets and cycle timesheets.
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment at all times.

Skills

Aerospace standards

Manual grinders

Centreless grinders

Engineering drawings

Micrometre reading

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Wickman Scrivener

Ghiringhelli

Cincinnati

Tschä dun

Myford grinder

Job description

Centreless Grinder / Toolmaker

Location: Kent / Essex Border

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (4‑day week)

Position Type: Full time

Core Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of aerospace standards.
• Experience setting and running manual and centreless grinders.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Measurement skills: proficient in reading micrometre and working to tight tolerances (0.5 µm).
• Team player with effective communication to support company policies and goals.
• Attention to detail, numeracy, and quality performance.

Duties

• Set and run centreless grinders, including Wickman Scrivener, Ghiringhelli, Cincinnati, or Tschadun (essential).
• Operate Myford grinder (desirable).
• Support 2nd operations machines safely, such as thread‑rolling, part markers, drill banks, torque testers and deburrers.
• Carry out first‑off and job‑run inspections of 2nd operation machine parts.
• Conduct buddy checks and inspections of 1st and 2nd operation machine parts.
• Report scrap/rework and suggest efficiencies to the Production Manager.
• Maintain machine efficiency to meet on‑time deliveries, arrears, parts per hour (PPH) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Manufacture high‑quality products in line with agreed standards and procedures.
• Complete daily maintenance check sheets and cycle timesheets.
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment at all times.

Additional Information

• 16 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Employee benefits: pension plan, health cash plan, life assurance, EAP, and shopping discounts.
• Salary £30,000–£35,000 dependent on experience.