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CNC Grinder

Coventry: Ansty Park

Full-time | Permanent.

Mon-Thurs, (06:00 - 14:00) Fri (06:00 - 12:30)

Mon-Thurs, (14:00 - 22:15) Fri (12:45 - 18:15)

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000, plus benefits

Join a world-class engineering team and take your Manual or CNC grinding skills to the next level.

We are a global leader in aerospace and advanced manufacturing, looking for a CNC Grinder to join our high-performing team.

If you thrive in a precision-focused environment and take pride in producing high-quality components, this is a great opportunity to work with industry-leading machinery and contribute to critical aerospace systems.

Key responsibilities

As a CNC Grinder, you will be responsible for the precision grinding of small, high-tolerance components, including those used in Brake Management Systems and hydraulic valve assemblies. You will work with both CNC and manual grinding machines, ensuring all parts meet strict quality and dimensional standards.

Other duties include:

Operate CNC grinding machines: Studer S33, Studer S21, and perform manual grinding as required.
Work with small, complex aerospace components
Set up machines, tooling, and fixtures accurately
Read and interpret engineering drawings
Conduct in-process quality checks using micrometers, air gauges, dial bore gauges, etc.
Work collaboratively with production, quality, and engineering teams
Maintain accurate inspection and production records

Skills required:

Experience operating CNC grinding machines
Background in precision grinding of small components
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and GD&T
Skilled in using a range of precision measurement tools
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Willingness to learn match grinding - full training will be provided

Next steps

If you're an experienced Manual or CNC Grinder looking to sharpen your career in a world-class engineering business, we'd love to hear from you

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