Universal Precision Grinder

Universal Precision Grinder
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3DE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £17.27 per hour + £581.54 monthly shift allowance
Hours: 37 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Mon - Thu (Rotating Shifts)
Week 1: 6:00am – 3:45pm
Week 2: 3:45pm – 1:30amThe Role

We are looking for an experienced Universal Grinder to join a busy precision engineering environment in Hinckley. You will be responsible for machining components to customer specifications and production requirements, ensuring all work is completed to the required quality and accuracy standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Set and operate universal, ring and surface grinding machines.
Work with Jones & Shipman universal and surface grinding machines.
Operate Heald internal grinding machines and ring grinding equipment.
Read and interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications.
Set machines and complete grinding operations accurately.
Inspect your own work using appropriate inspection and measuring equipment.
Work independently and use initiative to resolve day-to-day machining requirements.
Complete basic machine maintenance and TPM activities.
Follow setting sheets and SOPs.
Maintain 5S standards within the working area.
Safely handle components, jigs and fixtures.
The ideal candidate will have:
Around 5 years' experience in precision grinding.
Previous experience setting and operating grinding machinery.
Experience with Jones & Shipman and/or Heald grinding machines.
The ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
Experience working to tight customer tolerances and quality standards.
Good knowledge of inspection and measuring equipment.
A self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.
An understanding of TPM, SOPs and 5S.
An apprenticeship-trained background would be preferred, although equivalent experience will be considered