Manual Machinist (Grinder)

AMETEK; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace industry is seeking a Manual Machinist to join their team. The role involves manual grinding of aircraft components, ensuring quality and precision. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' engineering experience and be familiar with various grinding techniques. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a referral incentive and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Dental and eye care reimbursements

25 days plus bank holidays

Referral Incentive

Generous pension contributions

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in engineering.
• Experience with various grinding techniques.
• Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating manual machines.
• Repairing aviation components to the highest quality.
• Grinding components with precision tolerances.

Skills

Cylindrical Grinding

Surface Grinding

Internal Grinding

Planetary Grinding

Computer Literacy

Education

Level 2 or 3 Engineering Qualification

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic, driven, and hard-working individual who wants to build your career as a Manual Machinist in an internationally renowned, industry-leading company? This role could be perfect for you.

As a Grinder, you will be responsible for the manual grinding of aircraft components, using your experience and eye for detail to make a real contribution towards aviation safety.

Key Responsibilities

1. Setting and operating manual machines
2. Repairing aviation components to the highest quality, adhering to engineering drawings
3. Ensuring timely delivery of prioritized products
4. Operating machine tools safely and productively, following company health and safety policies
5. Grinding components with precision tolerances, especially within micron/thou levels
6. Ensuring all shop floor documentation is signed off and that all products and paperwork correspond
7. Meeting production targets without compromising quality

What We Are Looking For

1. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in engineering
2. Experience with cylindrical, surface, internal, and planetary grinding
3. Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office (highly desirable)
4. Level 2 or 3 Engineering Qualification

Shift Patterns Available

Early: 06:00-14:15, Monday to Friday

Day: 08:00-16:30, Monday to Friday

Late: 14:15-00:30, Monday to Wednesday

Thursday: 14:15-23:30

About AEM

AEM Limited has been Europe's leading independent overhaul and repair facility for over 60 years. The company is renowned in the aerospace industry for providing a broad range of services to international and regional airlines, helicopter operators, and airframe manufacturers. Operating from three UK sites, AEM offers specialist services for over 5,000 components across various aircraft systems, including aircraft windings, electrical power, hydraulic components, landing gear, and safety equipment.

In 2007, AEM Limited was acquired by AMETEK Inc., a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, as part of AMETEK's Aerospace and Defense Division, a trusted provider of third-party MRO services to the aviation, military, helicopter, and business jet markets.

Life at AEM

• Wellbeing: Benefits include dental and eye care reimbursements, scans, Employee Assistance programs, and a cycle-to-work scheme option.
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays
• Referral Incentive: Earn £1000 for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Corporate Responsibility: Support fundraising events for our nominated charity
• Pension Scheme: Generous pension contributions (6% employer contributions)
• Career Development: Opportunities for internal progression within AEM or the wider AMETEK group, with regular training and development
• Competitive salary with a 33% uplift on the basic salary when working the late shift

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions with annual sales exceeding $7.0 billion. Committed to creating a safer, sustainable, and more productive world, AMETEK employs 21,000 colleagues across 35 countries, grounded in core values such as Ethics and Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.