CNC Grinding Technician

Bowers Group; Bradford (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowers Group in Bradford is seeking a CNC Grinding Technician to join our production team in the Grinding department. This role is ideal for a skilled precision engineer who takes pride in producing high-quality components and values accuracy.

You will operate manual surface grinding machines and semi-automatic grinders, check size and tolerance throughout production, complete paperwork, follow SOPs for traceability, and support the wider shop floor with safe, efficient manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-precision machining environment.
• Ability to operate manual surface grinding and semi-automatic grinders.
• Knowledge of CNC cylindrical grinding desirable.
• Precision engineering background and mechanical engineering education essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual surface grinding and semi-automatic grinding equipment.
• Check size and tolerance throughout production.
• Complete required paperwork and follow shop floor SOPs.
• Maintain housekeeping and PPE compliance.
• Support shop floor with supervisors and colleagues.

Skills

Precision engineering

Manual surface grinding

Semi-automatic grinders

CNC cylindrical grinding

Education

Mechanical engineering education

Tools

Manual surface grinding machines

Semi-automatic grinding equipment

Job description

CNC Grinding Technician

Full-time | Permanent

Can your skills shape high-precision components with accuracy?

Bradford

Bowers Group are looking for a CNC Grinding Technician to join our production team within the Grinding department at our Bradford site. This role is ideal for a skilled precision engineer who takes pride in producing high-quality components and understands the importance of accuracy, consistency and attention to detail.

As CNC Grinding Technician, you’ll operate manual surface grinding machines and semi-automatic grinding equipment to manufacture components to exacting specifications. You’ll be responsible for checking size and accuracy throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring components meet quality requirements both during production and on completion. Alongside this, you’ll complete all required paperwork and follow shop floor SOPs to support traceability and consistency.

You’ll work closely with supervisors and colleagues to deliver work efficiently and safely, carrying out minor machine maintenance, maintaining housekeeping standards and ensuring all safety devices and PPE requirements are adhered to at all times. While much of the role involves working independently, you’ll also be a key part of the wider production team, supporting the smooth running of the shop floor as required.

What about you? Ideally, you will have experience in a similar high-precision machining environment, with proven ability to operate manual surface grinding and semi-automatic grinding machines. Knowledge of CNC cylindrical grinding machines is desirable, along with a willingness to learn and develop further skills. A precision engineering background and mechanical engineering education are essential for this role.