At a Glance
- Tasks: Set up and operate CNC grinding machines to create precision components.
- Company: Join a leading precision manufacturing team focused on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, health benefits, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Great career advancement potential in a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values precision and quality in high-performance industries.
- Qualifications: 2-4 years of CNC grinding experience and strong technical skills required.
Our client are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CNC Grinder to join their precision manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, programming, and operating CNC grinding machinery to produce complex, ultra-tight tolerance components. Your work will ensure that our advanced materials meet exacting engineering specifications for high-performance industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Machine Operation & Setup: Set up, program (using G-code or conversational software), and operate CNC grinding machines (surface, cylindrical, and/or tool and cutter grinders) to machine advanced materials.
- Precision Measurement: Utilize high-precision inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and optical comparators to verify dimensions and maintain tight tolerances (often within microns).
- Quality Control: Monitor machining processes, adjust offsets, and inspect finished parts for surface finish quality, geometric accuracy, and defect prevention.
- Tooling Maintenance: Select, dress, and maintain grinding wheels and tooling, ensuring optimal performance and minimal wear.
- Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) specifications.
- Continuous Improvement: Troubleshoot machining issues, optimize cycle times, and collaborate with the engineering and quality teams to improve production workflows.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 2–4 years of hands-on experience operating and programming CNC grinding equipment in a precision manufacturing environment.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in reading blueprints, utilizing precision measuring instruments, and understanding the machining behaviors of hard, brittle, or advanced engineering materials.
- Problem-Solving: Excellent mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot tooling, setup, or programming challenges independently.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or machining trade school education is a strong plus.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience
- Comprehensive health and benefits package
- Opportunities for ongoing technical training and career advancement
Cnc Grinder in Birmingham employer: Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD.
Join a leading industry player in Stockport as an Industrial Electrician, where you will not only enhance your technical skills but also enjoy a supportive work culture that values professionalism and collaboration. With opportunities for ongoing projects and the chance to work on high-profile assignments, this role offers a pathway for career growth and development within a dynamic environment. Experience the benefits of working with a reputable company that prioritises employee satisfaction and fosters a culture of excellence.
Contact Details:
Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD. Recruitment Team
