CNC Grinder – Precision Engineering | Glasgow | £44,919 (Rotating Shifts) / £52,452 (Nights)
Are you a skilled CNC Grinder ready to take on challenging, high-precision work in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment? Join a team producing bespoke components for turbo machinery, industrial systems, and high-performance engineering applications across Europe and beyond.
This is a chance to work on multi-axis grinders, mills, and lathes, using your expertise to deliver top-quality precision components every day.
Key Responsibilities of the CNC Grinder:
*Reading blueprints, process sheets, and sketches to determine machining requirements
*Setting up and operating multi-axis CNC grinding and milling equipment
*Selecting tooling, calculating feeds & speeds, and machining a variety of metals including steel, copper, brass, aluminium, and bronze
*Downloading, editing, or writing CNC programs as needed
*Performing quality inspections using precision instruments and gauging devices
*Applying lean manufacturing principles to reduce setup times and improve throughput
*Cleaning, finishing, and preparing components for shipment, including oiling, wrapping, and boxing
*Ensuring all components meet exacting specifications
What’s on Offer?
*Permanent contract with industry-leading pay
*Rotating shifts or night shifts to suit your lifestyle
*Generous benefits including productivity bonuses, up to 13% employer pension, life insurance & 25 days holiday
*Attractive overtime rates for extra earning potential
*Work in a facility where precision, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of the culture
What You’ll Bring:
*Time-served apprenticeship or SVQ/NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Mechanical Engineering
*5+ years’ experience on CNC machine tools in a lean manufacturing environment
*Established experience with Rotary Table Grinder, CNC Table Grinder, or 5-Axis CNC Grinders
*OR strong multi-axis milling experience (Correa, Doosan, or similar)
*Skilled with control systems such as Fanuc, Mazak, Heidenhain, or Haas
*Proven ability to hold ultra-tight tolerances (<0.0025mm)
*Experience with precision inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges)
*Ideally, experience in power generation, oil & gas, aerospace, or similar sectors
Join a High-Performing Team
Work in a state-of-the-art facility where your expertise matters. Be part of a collaborative environment, producing precision-engineered components that make a difference across industries worldwide.
If you’re ready to push the limits of your CNC grinding skills while earning top-tier pay and benefits, this is your opportunity to shine.
Apply now and make your mark in precision engineering!