Grinder

Optical Precision; Terrick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Sick pay

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Overtime

Job summary

Optical Precision is seeking a time-served Universal/Surface Grinder for our Aylesbury team. The role includes setting and operating manual grinders, reading engineering drawings, and maintaining tight tolerances.

You will dress and prove wheels, follow SOPs, and collaborate with colleagues to meet production deadlines while ensuring quality across materials.

Qualifications

• Time served Universal / Surface Grinder experience.
• Experience setting and operating manual grinders.
• Able to read and interpret complex drawings.
• Fine tolerance and inspection understanding (0.0002”/0.004mm).

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual Jones & Shipman Uni/Surface grinders.
• Dress, dress and rad form wheels; follow SOPs.
• Meet deadlines while maintaining high quality; work with various materials.
• Communicate effectively and work as part of a team.

Skills

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Team communication

Communication

Education

Apprentice trained

Tools

Jones & Shipman Uni/Surface-grinders

Job description

Universal / Surface Grinder

Salary £19.00 - £20.00 Per Hour, Plus Overtime & Benefits

Aylesbury

The Company - Universal Grinder/ Surface Grinder

A market leading engineering company are looking for a time served Universal / Surface Grinder to join their expanding team. The company manufacture bespoke precision products to various industries across the globe. The company are offering an excellent opportunity for the right engineer to work for a company with a great reputation.

Time served Manual Cylindrical and Universal Grinder.

• Apprentice trained would be advantageous.
• Experience of setting and operating Manual Jones & Shipman Uni/Surface-grinders.
• Be experienced in the tool selection, setting, and proving of operations following or instigating SOP instructions.
• Be able to dress and rad form wheels.
• Able to read and interpret from process or complex engineering drawings.
• Meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of quality.
• Have worked with a variety of materials.
• Good problem-solving ability.
• A high degree of understanding of fine tolerances (0.0002”/0.004mm), finishes(4micro/.1mm), compounded angles(15secs/.25deg).
• Manufacturing / Toolmaking background.j
• Be able to communicate well and be part of a team.
• Good understanding of associated inspection techniques / methods required to ensure component conformity.
• You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this job.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent - Universal Grinder

Salary: £19.00-£20.00 per hour

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime