Grinding Operative

Grinding Operative
Location: Bath
Salary: £33,000-£36,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Days Monday to Friday

We are recruiting for a Grinding Operative to join an established precision engineering business. This is a hands-on manufacturing role working with high-precision components where accuracy, quality and attention to detail are essential.

The Role

As a Grinding Operative, you will be responsible for producing and finishing precision-engineered components to drawing and specification. You will operate grinding equipment to achieve tight tolerances and high-quality finishes, carrying out inspections throughout the manufacturing process.

Your responsibilities will include:

Operating grinding machinery to manufacture precision components
Setting and adjusting machinery as required
Working from engineering drawings and technical specifications
Checking components using precision measuring equipment
Working accurately to tight dimensional tolerances
Carrying out in-process and final inspection
Identifying and reporting any quality issues
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working area
Following company quality and health & safety proceduresAbout You

We are looking for someone with experience in a precision engineering or machining environment. Previous grinding experience would be advantageous, but candidates with a strong background in CNC milling or CNC turning may also be considered, particularly where they have experience working to tight tolerances and engineering drawings.

You may have experience as a Grinding Operative, Grinder, CNC Grinder, CNC Machinist, CNC Miller, CNC Turner, Precision Machinist, Machine Operator or similar.

The successful candidate will have:

Previous experience in precision engineering, machining or grinding
CNC milling or turning experience will also be considered
The ability to read and understand engineering drawings
Experience using micrometers, verniers and other precision measuring equipment
Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
The ability to work accurately to tight tolerances
A reliable and practical approach to manufacturingThe Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established precision engineering company, working on high-quality components in a skilled manufacturing environment