Precision Universal/Surface Grinder — Day Shift, Pension

Optical Precision; Bierton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Sick pay

Job summary

Optical Precision is seeking a time-served Universal/Surface Grinder to join its precision engineering team in the UK. The role involves setting and operating Jones & Shipman Uni/Surface-grinders, reading complex drawings, and ensuring parts meet very tight tolerances.

The ideal candidate will have experience in tool selection, wheel dressing, and precision inspection techniques, plus a strong team ethic and ability to work to SOPs and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Time served in grinding or toolmaking environments.
• Able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Excellent problem solving and attention to tolerance and finish.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Experience with precision grinding and inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Universal or Surface grinders to required tolerances.
• Dress and rad wheels and adjust tooling as per SOPs.
• Inspect finished components ensuring conformance to drawings.
• Collaborate with team to meet production deadlines.

Skills

Time served

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Team communication

Quality awareness

Education

Apprentice trained advantageous

Tools

Manual Jones & Shipman Uni/Surface-grinders

Job description

Optical Precision is seeking a time-served Universal/Surface Grinder to join its precision engineering team in the UK. The role involves setting and operating Jones & Shipman Uni/Surface-grinders, reading complex drawings, and ensuring parts meet very tight tolerances.

The ideal candidate will have experience in tool selection, wheel dressing, and precision inspection techniques, plus a strong team ethic and ability to work to SOPs and deadlines.