Manual Cylindrical Grinder

moog; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Electric car charging access

Life assurance

Company pension

Job summary

Moog Aircraft Group in Wolverhampton is seeking a skilled Manual Cylindrical Grinder to join our aerospace precision team. You will operate S20/RM2500 grinders on high-spec components where accuracy directly impacts performance.

Ideal candidates are time-served apprentices with 10+ years of hands-on grinding experience, strong drawing-reading ability, and a proven focus on tolerances and quality. This is an onsite role with clear career progression in a challenging shop floor environment.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice (essential).
• 10+ years’ experience setting and operating manual cylindrical grinders.
• Strong background in precision grinding to tight tolerances.
• Confident reading drawings and working to spec.
• Reliable, hands-on, and takes ownership of their work.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate manual cylindrical grinding machines (S20/RM2500).
• Grind to very tight tolerances (down to 0.00005”).
• Read engineering drawings to meet exact specifications.
• Support flow plotting activities and analyze flow paths and pressure profiles.
• Grind components to ensure correct flow distribution and performance.
• Meet strict aerospace quality standards.

Skills

Manual grinding

Reading drawings

Attention to tolerances

Ownership

Experience with S20/RM2500

Tools

S20/RM2500

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title:

Manual Cylindrical Grinder

Reporting To:

Manager, Manufacturing

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Wolverhampton, GBR

At Moog Aircraft Group, we’re looking for a Manual Cylindrical Grinder to join our team in Wolverhampton.

This is proper precision work not production grinding. You’ll be working on high-spec aerospace components, where accuracy matters and the quality of your work has a real impact.

Once fully trained, you’ll move onto a shift pattern and play a key role in keeping standards high across the shop floor.

As a Manual Cylindrical Grinder, you will:

• Set and operate manual cylindrical grinding machines (S20/RM2500)

• Grind to very tight tolerances (down to 0.00005”)

• Work from engineering drawings to achieve exact specifications

• Support flow plotting activities including: understanding fluid flow paths and behaviour, map and check flow routes and pressure profiles, consider thermal expansion and geometric constraints

• Grind components to ensure correct flow distribution and performance

• Carry out work that meets strict aerospace quality standards

To be considered for this role, here's what you'll typically bring:

• Time-served apprentice (essential)

• 10+ years’ experience setting and operating manual cylindrical grinders

• Strong background in precision grinding to tight tolerances

• Confident reading drawings and working to spec

• Reliable, hands-on, and takes ownership of their work

It would be preferred if you had:

• Experience in flow plotting or working with fluid-related components

• Understanding of fluid dynamics, pressure profiles, and flow behaviour

• Experience ensuring consistent flow through precision grinding

• Mate grinding experience

Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role, and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. For further information please visit www.gov.uk.

In Return Moog can offer you:
You'll have access to career progression opportunities and learning and development programs that will empower you to grow both personally and professionally.

Enjoy a comprehensive Flexible Benefits Package, 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays), Private Medical Insurance, access to mental health support and expert financial advice. You'll also benefit from free parking, access to electric car charging, Life Assurance, a Company Pension contribution starting at 6%, Employee Share Options.

You Matter at Moog – Our Mission and Vision
At Moog, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities. We strive to empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work, celebrating our differences to foster a welcoming environment for all.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We manage vacancies internally, preferring direct hiring and referrals for efficiency. When needed, we engage agencies from our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs from agencies not on our PSL will not be considered, and no introduction fee will apply.