Crank Grinder
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Location: Barton Under Needwood
Salary: £19.82 per hour
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday – Minimum 37 hours a week + overtime
Are you an experienced Crank Grinder looking to develop a highly specialised engineering skillset?
Your New Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Crank Grinder to join a well-established engineering team in Barton Under Needwood.
This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Crank Grinder or a skilled Cylindrical Grinder looking to receive training in a specialist machining discipline.
Working within a precision engineering environment, you will be responsible for the refurbishment and grinding of large rotating components, ensuring they meet exact customer and engineering specifications.
The Ideal Candidate
As a Crank Grinder you will have experience in.
Set up and operate specialist crank grinding machinery.
Grind and refurbish crankshafts and rotating components to tight tolerances.
Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers and gauges.
Carry out in-process and final quality inspections.
Identify wear, defects and repair requirements on incoming components.
Work to strict quality, safety and engineering standards.
Support continuous improvement activities within the workshop.
Essential Criteria
Previous experience operating grinding machinery within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
Experience in cylindrical grinding, precision machining, toolroom, heavy engineering, rail, automotive, aerospace or similar industries.
Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances
Knowledge of precision measurement equipment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Desirable Criteria
Previous crank grinding experience
Experience refurbishing rotating or mechanical components.
Engineering apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification.
Whats is on offer
Competitive rate of £19.82 per hour
Specialist training and development
Long-term career opportunities
Stable workload within a reputable engineering business
Opportunity to gain a niche, highly marketable skillset
If you have a background in any other following, then this could be the next step in your career
Cylindrical Grinder, Precision Grinder, Machine Operator, Toolmaker, Machinist, CNC Grinder, Manual Grinder, Mechanical Fitter or Production Engineer looking to specialise in crankshaft refurbishment and precision grinding. xsabvtc
We are keen to speak with candidates from a cylindrical, precision or CNC grinding background, including those who have worked as Cylindrical Grinders, Precision Grinders, CNC Grinders, Manual Grinders, ID/OD Grinders or Grinding Machinists.
Apply today to become part of a highly skilled engineering team prides itself in the quality of its product s for the rail sector...
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