About this role
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 componentsSetting and adjusting machinery as requiredWorking from engineering drawings and technical specificationsChecking components using precision measuring equipmentWorking accurately to tight dimensional tolerancesCarrying out in-process and final inspectionIdentifying and reporting any quality issuesMaintaining a clean, safe and organised working areaFollowing company quality and health & safety procedures About 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 grindingCNC milling or turning experience will also be consideredThe ability to read and understand engineering drawingsExperience using micrometers, verniers and other precision measuring equipmentGood attention to detail and a quality-focused approachThe ability to work accurately to tight tolerancesA reliable and practical approach to manufacturing The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established precision engineering company, working on high-quality components in a skilled manufacturing environment.