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Conventional Grinder
£33,800 - £37,000
Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm
Skelmersdale
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Conventional Grinder to join our client's manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating a range of conventional grinding machinery, including cylindrical grinders, bore grinders, and surface grinders, producing high-precision components to engineering drawings and tight dimensional tolerances.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and operate conventional cylindrical grinding machines to produce precision components.
- Set and operate internal/bore grinding machines to achieve accurate internal diameters and finishes.
- Set and operate surface grinding machines for precision flat and parallel surfaces.
- Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
- Select appropriate grinding wheels, tooling, and workholding methods for different materials and components.
- Work to tight dimensional tolerances and achieve specified surface finishes.
- Identify and rectify issues affecting component quality, accuracy, or surface finish.
- Maintain accurate records of measurements and production information where required.
- Ensure machines, tooling, and the working area are kept clean, safe, and well maintained.
- Follow company quality procedures, health and safety requirements, and manufacturing instructions.
- Work efficiently to production schedules while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
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The Candidate
- Proven experience working as a conventional grinding machinist.
- Practical experience operating cylindrical, bore/internal, and surface grinders.
- Ability to work accurately to tight engineering tolerances.
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Good knowledge of grinding wheels, dressing techniques, and grinding processes.
- Competent using precision measuring equipment.
- Strong understanding of materials, cutting/grinding conditions, and surface finishes.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to work independently and manage workloads to meet deadlines.
- Good general engineering and workshop knowledge.
- Experience working with one-off, small-batch, or precision components.
- Experience grinding hardened steels and other difficult-to-machine materials.
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Benefits
- Overtime available
- 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Nest pension scheme
- Free Parking
- Free refreshments
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