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Job Title: CNC Grinder
Location: Northampton
Pay Range/details: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Omega are supporting a world-renowned automotive company in their search for CNC Grinders to work on the double day shift or the night shift and help ensure that all parts meets are produced and specifications while also minimise production downtime.
In this role, the CNC grinder will manufacture camshafts, crankshafts, tooling and a variety of other engine components for super/hyper car manufacturers. Set & operate CNC and manual grinding machines, select and mount appropriate cutting tools required for the operations. The CNC Ginder will also perform quality control checks using a variety of measurement equipment. Inspect and maintain machinery, tooling and equipment to ensure parts produced conform to specification and minimize production downtime.
Key Responsibilities – CNC Grinder
- Set and operate CNC grinding machines (Junker & Kellenburger). Training provided.
- Set and operate manual grinding machines (cylindrical & surface).
- Manufacture/modify cams, cranks to support internal/external engine development programs along with any other component that needs a grinding process.
- Be able to use measuring equipment to ensure component compliance, (gauges, CMM's Adcole).
- Perform basic TPM on all equipment including cleaning and lubrication.
- Mentor and instruct Juniors & apprentices to perform manufacturing operations when required.
- Active with the introduction of new equipment and process changes.
- Committed to continuous improvement and suggest improvements regarding methods, processes, and tooling. Fulfil any other reasonable requirement consistent with departmental objectives.
- Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
- Support the Company's compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.
- Double Days and Night Shift Available
Qualifications & Requirements – CNC Grinder
- Ability to read, interpret and communicate technical information.
- Have knowledge of multiple grinding methods (internal/external, between centres and surface grinding).
- Experienced with work holding methods.
- Conversant with machine code and can problem solve.
- Knowledge of tool setting, measuring equipment and wheel mounting/dressing.
- Numerical and computer skills.
- Effective communicator both verbal and written.
- Automotive engineering experience/background.
What we can offer – CNC Grinder
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
- Workplace pension.
- Occupational health and wellbeing support.
- Private medical insurance.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Digital GP service.
- Income protection.
- Life assurance.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Discounted shopping, including active lifestyle discounts.
- Discounted gym memberships.
For more information on this role, please contact Michael Farrell on or send a copy of your CV to
Candidates who are currently a CNC Grinder, CNC Setter Operator or a CNC Machinist may be suitable for this position.
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Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
