Toolmaker / Grinder

Bennett & Game Recruitment; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

External training and development opps

25 days holiday per year

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking a skilled Toolmaker / Grinder to join an established engineering and manufacturing business in Aldershot. You will perform precision grinding and machining in a toolroom/production setting with both manual and CNC capabilities, interpreting drawings and maintaining tight tolerances.

The role offers a 39-hour week, overtime at enhanced rates, 25 days holiday, and a company pension, with opportunities for external training and development to advance your

Qualifications

• Experienced manual or CNC machinist/toolmaker or similar role.
• Strong grinding experience across surface, cylindrical, bore/internal and ring grinding.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work to fine tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Carry out precision grinding and machining in toolroom and production environments.
• Undertake surface, cylindrical, bore/internal and ring grinding operations.
• Carry out honing to achieve required tolerances and specs.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC machinery and grinding equipment.
• Inspect components using precision measuring equipment to ensure conformance.
• Work independently and as part of the engineering team to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Manual/CNC machining

Surface grinding

Cylindrical grinding

Bore/Internal grinding

Ring grinding

Honing

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Education

Apprentice-trained or by experience

Tools

Manual grinding equipment

Grinding machinery

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Position: Toolmaker / Grinder

Location: Aldershot

Salary: £33,000 - £39,000 per annum - depending on experience

Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business seeking a skilled Toolmaker / Grinder to join their existing engineering team.

This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced manual or CNC machinist, toolroom engineer or similar engineering professional with strong grinding experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing precision components to customer specifications, working to fine tolerances and ensuring all work is completed to the required quality standards and deadlines.

Toolmaker / Grinder Position Overview

• Carry out precision grinding and machining activities within a toolroom and production environment.
• Undertake a range of grinding operations, including surface grinding, cylindrical grinding, bore/internal grinding and ring grinding.
• Carry out honing operations to achieve required component specifications and tolerances.
• Work to fine tolerances and accurately interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Set up and operate relevant manual and CNC machinery and grinding equipment.
• Use a range of precision measuring equipment to inspect completed components and ensure they meet drawing and customer requirements.
• Work independently to complete machining and grinding activities while also contributing effectively as part of the wider engineering team.
• Ensure components are produced to the required quality standards, specifications and tolerances.
• Work within a production environment to meet customer requirements and agreed delivery deadlines.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail throughout all machining and inspection activities.

Toolmaker / Grinder Position Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as a skilled manual or CNC machinist, toolmaker, toolroom engineer or similar engineering role.
• Strong practical grinding experience, including:
• Surface Grinding
• Cylindrical Grinding
• Bore / Internal Grinding
• Ring Grinding
• Honing
• Ability to work accurately to fine tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Apprentice-trained or qualified by experience within an engineering or toolroom environment.

Toolmaker / Grinder Position Remuneration

• Salary £33,000 - £39,000 per annum - depending on experience
• Monday to Thursday with an early finish on Friday - 39 hour working week. Friday finish at 1:15pm
• Overtime available at 1.3x basic hourly rate during the week
• Weekend overtime paid at 1.5x basic hourly rate
• 25 days holiday per year, with some holiday allocation taken over the Christmas period
• Company pension scheme
• External training and development opportunities available