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 setting with opportunities for overtime and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in precision engineering while honing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Toolmaker or Precision Grinder 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 position with a 39-hour working week and an early finish on Fridays (1:15 pm). Overtime available, paid at 1.3x basic hourly rate (weekdays) and 1.5x basic hourly rate (weekends). 25 days' annual leave; Pension.
To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson ABJ6728, and call on 0203 9093782, 07814547440 or reply via email, entering the job title and reference code in the subject field to TPBN1_UKTJ.
