Manual Grinder

Owen Daniels; Hardingstone; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Northampton is seeking an experienced CNC & Manual Grinder to join their team. This role involves operating CNC and manual grinding machines to produce high-quality precision components for the automotive sector. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing environments, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to interpret technical drawings. Benefits include a workplace pension and health insurance.

Benefits

Workplace Pension

Health Insurance

Company funded Sick pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Health and Wellbeing Service

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or automotive environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of grinding methods and general machining practices.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC grinding machines.
• Manufacture and modify precision engine components.
• Carry out quality checks using gauges and CMMs.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing or automotive environments

Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings

Knowledge of grinding methods

Competence with tool setting and machining practices

Strong problem-solving ability

Job description

Role: CNC & Manual Grinder

Type: Permanent

Pay: £38,000 per annum

Hours: Rotating Shifts - Week 1: Monday - Thursday: 06:00-14:00, Friday: 06:00-13:00; Week 2: Monday - Thursday: 14:00-22:00, Friday: 13:00-20:00.

Location: Northampton

I'm supporting a well-established manufacturing business within the automotive sector who are looking to appoint an experienced CNC & Manual Grinder. This role plays an important part in producing high-quality precision components used across a range of automotive applications.

CNC & Manual Grinder

Job Description

• Set and operate CNC grinding machines, including Junker and Kellenburger models
• Set and operate manual cylindrical and surface grinders
• Manufacture and modify camshafts, crankshafts and other precision engine components
• Carry out quality checks using gauges, CMMs and Adcole equipment
• Support continuous improvement, TPM activities and assist junior team members

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or automotive environments
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings and information
• Knowledge of internal/external, between-centres and surface grinding methods
• Competence with work holding, tool setting and general machining practices
• Strong problem-solving ability with understanding of machine operation

Benefits

• Workplace Pension
• Health Insurance
• Company funded Sick pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health and Wellbeing Service

If you feel you're a good fit for this position, please click 'apply'