CNC Grinder

The Collective Network

Northampton

1 year ago

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Any shift will be considered for this role earlies, lates, days, nights or weekends.

You will be working for the leader in their field… what does this mean for you? Well this means the quality of their products are second to none, which probably explains why their staff are too! They produce some of the highest end products throughout a number of industries, including; Motorsport, F1, Automotive, Marine and Aerospace.

The Job

As an Grinder you'll be responsible for producing components to the company standard in the most efficient/cost effective manner. You'll be required to set and operate CNC and manual grinding (Cylindrical & Surface) machines to make precision components. My client are currently the busiest they have been and will look to get you involved with supporting the manufacturing within ongoing/new exciting projects.

Experience

Relevant experience would include previous machine shop experience with extensive knowledge of grinding. Ability to Set and Operate Manual and CNC Grinding Machines (Cylindrical & Surface) and be able to carry out quality checks on your own work. Ideally you will be a time served engineer or have obtained other relevant qualifications within engineering. It goes without saying, organisational skills and the ability to maintain a clinically clean environment are essential.

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