At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a skilled team to manufacture and refurbish precision tooling and components.
- Company: Established UK engineering and manufacturing business with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Earn up to £39k, enjoy 25 days' leave, and have early finishes on Fridays.
- Other info: Dynamic toolroom environment with opportunities for overtime and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in precision engineering while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Toolmaker or CNC Machinist with strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
An established UK engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist / Toolmaker / Precision Grinder to join its skilled toolroom team. As a precision grinder, this is an excellent opportunity to work within a precision manufacturing environment, producing high-quality components to exacting standards for specialist industrial applications. This role would suit an apprentice-trained Toolmaker, Precision Grinder or Toolroom Engineer, or someone who has gained equivalent experience within a precision engineering environment.
The Role
- Working within a well-equipped toolroom, you will be responsible for the manufacture, maintenance and refurbishment of precision tooling and components.
- You will be expected to work from detailed engineering drawings, achieving fine tolerances while maintaining high standards of quality and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out precision grinding operations using manual and/or CNC equipment.
- Perform: Surface Grinding, Cylindrical Grinding, Internal (Bore) Grinding, Ring Grinding, Honing.
- Manufacture and refurbish tooling and precision-engineered components.
- Interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
- Inspect finished components using a range of precision measuring equipment.
- Ensure work is completed to customer specifications and production deadlines.
- Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping and safety.
- Work independently while also contributing effectively as part of the wider engineering team.
Qualifications
- Experience as a Toolmaker, Toolroom Engineer, Precision Grinder or Manual/CNC Machinist.
- Strong practical experience in multiple grinding disciplines, including surface, cylindrical and internal grinding.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience working to fine tolerances within a precision manufacturing environment.
- Competence using inspection and measuring equipment.
- A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.
- Apprentice training or equivalent hands-on engineering experience.
Package
- Up to £39k depending on experience.
- Permanent: 39hr working week with an early finish on Fridays (1:15 pm).
- Overtime available, paid at: 1.3x basic hourly rate (weekdays), 1.5x basic hourly rate (weekends).
- 25 days' annual leave; Pension.
To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson and call on 0203 9093782, 07814547440 or reply via email, entering the job title and reference code in the subject field.
