Universal Grinder

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Competitive pay rates

Regular overtime available

Ongoing training

Development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Secure, long-term role

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Hinckley seeks a Universal Grinder to produce high-quality precision components to tight tolerances. You'll set, operate, and monitor grinding machines, ensuring parts meet drawing specifications while maximizing efficiency and minimizing scrap.

The role requires experience with cylindrical ID/OD and spherical grinding, knowledge of grind wheel mounting and safety, and the ability to read technical drawings. On-site training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong background in precision universal grinding across internal, external, and spherical work.
• Expertise with superalloys and nitride-hardened components.
• Fully certified in grinding wheel mounting and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision cylindrical (ID/OD) and spherical grinding to ultra-fine tolerances.
• Set, operate, and maintain J&S machines and Cincinnati Milacron Heald grinders.
• Interpret technical engineering drawings and carry out complex wheel forming.
• Conduct surface grinding using diaforms and Churchill tub grinders.

Skills

Precision grinding

ID/OD grinding

Spherical grinding

Wheel forming

Grinding wheel safetyCert

Tools

J&S machines

Cincinnati Milacron Heald grinders

Diaforms

Churchill tub grinders

Job description

Job Role: Universal Grinder

Location: Hinckley

Shift: Rotating Days and Lates

Pay Rate: £40,057.70 per annum

Benefits:

• Permanent position
• Competitive pay rates
• Regular overtime available
• Ongoing training
• Development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Secure, long-term role
• Well-established companyThe company

A full-spectrum precision engineering and metal treatment company supporting diverse, high-complexity industries.

The Role

As a Universal Grinder, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality precision components to tight tolerances. You'll set, operate, and monitor Universal Grinder machine, ensuring parts are manufactured to drawing specifications, while maintaining efficiency and minimising scrap.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform precision cylindrical (ID/OD) and spherical grinding to ultra-fine tolerances.
• Set, operate, and maintain J&S machines and Cincinnati Milacron Heald grinders.
• Interpret technical engineering drawings and carry out complex wheel forming.
• Conduct surface grinding using diaforms and Churchill tub grinders).

Skills & Experience

• Strong background in precision universal grinding across internal, external, and spherical work.
• Expertise with superalloys and nitride-hardened components.
• Advanced wheel forming and profile grinding capability.
• Fully certified in grinding wheel mounting and safety.