Precision Grinder

Job Title:

CNC Machinist – Precision Surface Grinder 

Location:

Cross Hills

Hours/Contract:

Full-time (37 hours per week), permanent – Shifts available

Reports To:

Machine Shop Manager          

Scope of the Role: 

As part of a multi-functional, highly skilled, and flexible team, the Machine Shop Grinder is a hands-on role, responsible for producing parts to a fulfil Assembly, Aftermarket and Spares requirements. Shift flexibility is vital to fulfil business needs. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

 Be highly involved in contributing to the entire manufacturing process, from engineering design, through machining to delivery.

Producing complex components according to specification requirements. •           Working from and understanding engineering drawings

Working and measuring to very tight tolerances.    

Applying knowledge of materials and machining methods.

Work with minimal supervision and plan workload effectively to achieve targets and KPIs.

Experience working on bespoke parts to stringent geometric tolerances.

Understand, and work always, in line with client valves; specifically following the highest standards of health and safety.

Perform any other reasonable duties as requested.

Foster RFT mindset. 

Technical Competencies Required:

 Operating a large Coburg manual surface grinder with Siemens controls

Grinding large complex components, using flat bed grinding and surface grinding.

Setting- components, grinding wheels, jigs, fixtures, rotary chuck.

Working and measuring to very tight tolerances.

Ability to use metrology equipment.

Interpretation of engineering drawings,

Manufacturing components to achieve critical geometrical tolerancing and ensuring product conformity

4yr. Time served apprenticeship certification