At a Glance
- Tasks: Set and operate CNC grinding machines to produce high-precision aerospace components.
- Company: Join a modern aerospace manufacturing team in Hemel Hempstead.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, enhanced overtime, 25 days leave, and life assurance.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Work with advanced CNC tech and contribute to exciting aerospace projects.
- Qualifications: Experience with Studer CNC Grinders and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 25 - 25 £ per hour.
This is a full-time, on-site role. You will join a strong, collaborative team in a modern, well-maintained facility, producing high-precision components for the Aerospace sector. The work involves small to medium batch production with medium to high complexity. Your main responsibility will be setting and operating CNC grinding machines (Studer) to ensure machining processes are optimised for accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability.
CNC Grinder - Key responsibilities
- Set, operate, and manage CNC grinding equipment (Studer)
- Monitor machining processes and make adjustments as required
- Perform in-process quality checks to tight aerospace tolerances
- Interpret engineering drawings with precision
- Maintain safe working practices and adhere to production standards
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistent, high-quality output
- Support basic machine maintenance and care
CNC Grinder - Experience and skills required
- Experience setting and operating Studer CNC Grinders and manual machines
- Have some understanding of mathematical concepts required (e.g. trigonometry)
- Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
- Commercial awareness and professionalism
- A good standard of general education with basic computer and numerical skills
- Astute attention to detail with steady hand-eye coordination
- Good organisational skills, methodical and accurate
- Good communications skills (written & verbal)
- Ability to work to tight tolerances without supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and problem-solve
- Demonstrate integrity in all aspects of the role
- A flexible approach to the role to meet changing business demands which may include overtime attendance to suit the production plans and priorities
- Ability to work on own initiative but willing to work as a team to achieve objectives of division
CNC Grinder - What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate + enhanced overtime pay
- Permanent role with long-term career prospects
- Opportunity to work with advanced CNC machinery and cutting-edge aerospace components
- Supportive, skilled, and growing team environment
- Access to company benefits and development programs
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (including Christmas closure)
- Life assurance
- Employee support package, including 24/7 private GP access and wellbeing services
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