Grinder CNC & Manual

Proactive Global; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Proactive Global in Farnborough is seeking an Experienced Grinder (CNC & Manual) to join a busy machine shop on rotating early and late shifts. You will operate CNC and manual grinding equipment to produce precision components to engineering drawings, maintain tight tolerances and finish as required.

The role requires practical grinding experience, the ability to read drawings, and meticulous record keeping, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Practical experience operating CNC and manual precision grinding equipment relevant to the assigned work.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to specified dimensional and surface finish requirements.
• Competence in precision measurement, basic engineering calculations and accurate record keeping.
• Understanding of grinding-wheel condition, work holding and the effect of routine adjustments on component quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC and manual grinding machines to produce precision components to drawings and tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and use inspection plans as a guide.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to safety and quality procedures.
• Monitor grinding cycles, wheel condition and dressing requirements to ensure size and finish.
• Follow production priorities and document processes accordingly.

Skills

CNC grinding

Manual grinding

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measurement

Documentation & records

Tools

Grinding machines

Job description

Grinder CNC & Manual

Rotating Early and late Shift

Farnborough

£20-23ph

Experienced Grinders CNC & Manual, urgently required to work a rotating early and late shift for a world leading manufacturing organisation based in Farnborough. Working as part of a team of Machinists you will perform a wide variety of machine shop operations. Day to day you will be tasked with operating CNC and manual grinding machines to produce precision components to engineering drawings, specified tolerances and surface‑finish requirements. Maintain consistent quality, accurate records and safe working practices while meeting agreed production priorities.

This role will be within a busy machine shop and require a mix of the below, both CNC and Manual Grinding operations.

CNC grinding

• Load and unload components, check work holding and use the correct approved programme and job documentation.
• Verify machine settings and first‑off components in accordance with the inspection plan before continuing production.
• Monitor grinding cycles, wheel condition and dressing requirements; make permitted offset adjustments to maintain size and finish.
• Must be self‑sufficient & ideally able to Programme, Set and Operate multiple machine tools
• Demonstrable experience in a precision engineering, Automotive, aerospace or other highly regulated production environment preferred

Manual Grinding

• Prepare and operate assigned manual grinding machines, such as surface or cylindrical grinders, within demonstrated competence.
• Secure and align components using approved fixtures, chucks or centres; check alignment and work holding before grinding.
• Apply approved feeds, speeds and stock‑removal allowances to achieve the required dimensions, geometry and finish.
• Select, mount, balance, true or dress grinding wheels only where trained and authorised, following the applicable machine and wheel instructions.

Skills and Experience

• Practical experience operating CNC and manual precision grinding equipment relevant to the assigned work.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to specified dimensional and surface‑finish requirements.
• Competence in precision measurement, basic engineering calculations and accurate record keeping.
• Understanding of grinding‑wheel condition, work holding and the effect of routine adjustments on component quality.

Ideal/ Desirable

• Experience of surface, external cylindrical or internal grinding, according to the employer's machine range.
• Training in abrasive‑wheel mounting and dressing.
• knowledge of geometric tolerancing, surface‑finish measurement and controlled manufacturing documentation.
• Experience of CNC setting or programme editing,

Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then you will receive £250. *T&Cs apply*

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.