Full job descriptionGrinding 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 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 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 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.