Precision Universal Grinder – Day/Night Shifts

TXM Recruit; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Precision Grinder in Hinckley, Leicestershire, is seeking an experienced universal grinder to join a busy precision engineering environment. You will machine components to customer specifications, ensuring quality and accuracy, with a 37-hour week and rotating shifts.

The ideal candidate will have around 5 years' precision grinding experience, familiarity with Jones & Shipman/Heald machines, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Apprenticeship-trained backgrounds preferred.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years' experience in precision grinding.
• Experience setting and operating grinding machinery.
• Experience with Jones & Shipman and/or Heald grinding machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards.
• Good knowledge of inspection and measuring equipment.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Understanding of TPM, SOPs and 5S.
• An apprenticeship-trained background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate universal, ring and surface grinding machines.
• Read and interpret customer specifications and drawings.
• Inspect own work using appropriate inspection equipment.
• Maintain 5S standards within the working area.
• Complete basic machine maintenance and TPM activities.
• Follow setting sheets and SOPs.
• Safely handle components, jigs and fixtures.

Skills

Reading drawings

Inspect own work

Independent worker

Self-motivated

TPM/5S/SOPs understanding

Education

Apprenticeship-trained background

Tools

Jones & Shipman machines

Heald grinding machines

Grinding machinery

Job description

Universal Precision Grinder in Hinckley, Leicestershire, is seeking an experienced universal grinder to join a busy precision engineering environment. You will machine components to customer specifications, ensuring quality and accuracy, with a 37-hour week and rotating shifts.

The ideal candidate will have around 5 years' precision grinding experience, familiarity with Jones & Shipman/Heald machines, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Apprenticeship-trained backgrounds preferred.