Manual Cylindrical Grinder

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Mon-Fri days

Stable environment

Career progression

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Tamworth is seeking an experienced Manual Cylindrical Grinder to produce precision components to tight tolerances.

You will operate manual cylindrical grinding machinery, interpret engineering drawings, and select tooling to achieve the required finish. The role offers a permanent, day-shift position within a stable, detail-oriented precision engineering environment. Collaborative team, safety focused, with opportunities to work on high-precision projects.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manual cylindrical grinding machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate manual cylindrical grinding machines.
• Grind precision components to tight tolerances and verify with measuring equipment.
• Work from engineering drawings and specifications to meet dimensions and surface finishes.
• Identify and rectify grinding issues while maintaining quality.

Skills

Manual grinding

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

Attention to detail

Tools

Cylindrical grinder

Job description

Manual Cylindrical Grinder

Location: Tamworth

Commutable from: Tamworth, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Nuneaton, Atherstone, Cannock and surrounding areas

Salary: Up to £20.00 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday - Days

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Precision Engineering / Manufacturing

Manual Cylindrical Grinder | Up to £20.00 per hour | Days | Permanent | Precision Engineering

About the Company

A well-established precision engineering business based in Tamworth is looking for an experienced Manual Cylindrical Grinder to join its skilled manufacturing team.

The company specialises in the manufacture of high-precision components where accuracy, consistency and attention to detail are essential.

This is a genuine opportunity for an experienced grinder to join a professional engineering environment where your practical skills and experience will be valued.

The Role

As a Manual Cylindrical Grinder, you will be responsible for producing precision components to tight tolerances using manual cylindrical grinding machinery.

You’ll work from engineering drawings and specifications, selecting the appropriate tooling and grinding techniques to achieve the required finish and dimensional accuracy.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work and enjoys the technical challenge that comes with precision grinding.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate manual cylindrical grinding machines.
• Grind precision components to tight tolerances.
• Work from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Select appropriate grinding wheels, tooling and techniques.
• Set machine parameters to achieve the required dimensions and surface finishes.
• Carry out in-process inspection and dimensional checks.
• Use a range of measuring equipment to verify component accuracy.
• Identify and rectify grinding issues where required.
• Maintain consistent quality throughout production.
• Ensure components meet customer and engineering specifications.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Follow company quality and health and safety procedures.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Manual Cylindrical Grinder with a strong background in precision engineering.

You should have:

• Proven experience operating manual cylindrical grinding machinery.
• Experience grinding precision components to tight tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of grinding processes and techniques.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A methodical and quality-focused approach.
• Good practical problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a skilled engineering team.

Key Attributes

• Precision-focused.
• Highly practical and hands-on.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Quality driven.
• Reliable and conscientious.
• Good problem-solving ability.
• Takes pride in producing high-quality components.
• Comfortable working within a precision engineering environment.

Benefits

• Up to £20.00 per hour.
• Permanent position.
• Monday to Friday - days.
• Stable precision engineering environment.
• Opportunity to work on high-quality, technically challenging components.
• Long-term career opportunity within an established manufacturing business.

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Work Location: In person