Precision Grinder

Kingdom People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

31 days holiday

Nest pension scheme

Free Parking

Free refreshments

INDAB

Job summary

Kingdom People are seeking an experienced Conventional Grinder to join our manufacturing team in Skelmersdale. You will set and operate conventional grinding equipment, including cylindrical, bore/internal and surface grinders, to produce precision components to detailed drawings.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, selecting wheels and tooling, maintaining tight tolerances, and upholding quality, health and safety standards while hitting production schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience as a conventional grinding machinist.
• Experience with cylindrical, bore/internal and surface grinders.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances.
• Strong reading of engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of grinding wheels, dressing techniques and processes.
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment.
• Understanding of materials and surface finishes.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience with one-off, small-batch, or precision components.
• Experience grinding hardened steels and difficult-to-machine materials.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate cylindrical grinding machines to produce precision components.
• Set and operate bore/internal grinding machines for accurate internal diameters.
• Set and operate surface grinding machines for precise flat and parallel surfaces.
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Select appropriate grinding wheels, tooling and workholding methods for different materials and components.
• Work to tight dimensional tolerances and achieve specified surface finishes.
• Identify and rectify issues affecting component quality, accuracy or surface finish.
• Maintain accurate records of measurements and production information where required.
• Ensure machines, tooling and the working area are kept clean, safe and well maintained.
• Follow company quality procedures, health and safety requirements and manufacturing instructions.
• Work efficiently to production schedules while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

Skills

Reading drawings

Cylindrical grinders

Bore/internal grinders

Surface grinders

Precision measurement

Tight tolerances

Tooling selection

Workload management

Tools

Grinding machines

Job description

Conventional Grinder

£33,800 - £37,000

Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm

Skelmersdale

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Conventional Grinder to join our clients manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating a range of conventional grinding machinery, including cylindrical grinders, bore grinders and surface grinders, producing high-precision components to engineering drawings and tight dimensional tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate conventional cylindrical grinding machines to produce precision components.
• Set and operate internal/bore grinding machines to achieve accurate internal diameters and finishes.
• Set and operate surface grinding machines for precision flat and parallel surfaces.
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Select appropriate grinding wheels, tooling and workholding methods for different materials and components.
• Work to tight dimensional tolerances and achieve specified surface finishes.
• Identify and rectify issues affecting component quality, accuracy or surface finish.
• Maintain accurate records of measurements and production information where required.
• Ensure machines, tooling and the working area are kept clean, safe and well maintained.
• Follow company quality procedures, health and safety requirements and manufacturing instructions.
• Work efficiently to production schedules while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

The Candidate

• Proven experience working as a conventional grinding machinist.
• Practical experience operating cylindrical, bore/internal and surface grinders.
• Ability to work accurately to tight engineering tolerances.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good knowledge of grinding wheels, dressing techniques and grinding processes.
• Competent using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong understanding of materials, cutting/grinding conditions and surface finishes.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads to meet deadlines.
• Good general engineering and workshop knowledge.
• Experience working with one-off, small-batch or precision components.
• Experience grinding hardened steels and other difficult-to-machine materials.

Benefits

• Overtime available
• 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Nest pension scheme
• Free Parking
• Free refreshments
• INDAB