Centreless Grinder

Centreless Grinder /Toolmaker Location: Kent / Essex Border Salary: £30K to £35K – Full time role- 4 day week – 37 hours Our client is looking to recruit a Skilled Centreless Grinder. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled centreless grinder to join our client’s team. The candidate must be experienced in engineering and have a strong aerospace background. You will be required to set and run a variety of grinders, inclusive of 2nd operation machine tools. Proficient in reading micrometre and working to tight tolerances (0.5 tolerances). Able to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Centreless Grinder Core Skills/Attributes Needed: Strong understanding of aerospace standards. Set and Run Manual and Centreless Grinders Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Measurement skills – proficient in reading micrometre and working to small microns. Team Player and communicate with colleagues to ensure the implementation of the company’s policies and goals Attention to detail, including numeracy, and quality performance. Centreless Grinder Duties: Set and run centreless grinders, with experience running Wickman Scrivener, Ghiringhelli Grinder, Cincinnati or Tschadun Grinder (essential) Experience operating Myford Grinder (desirable) Support 2nd Operations machines safely as required – Thread-rolling (desirable), part markers, drill banks, torque testers and deburrers (manual/rotary etc). Carry out first-off and job run inspection of 2nd Op Machine parts. Adhere to all documented health and safety, with correct PPE used to perform role. Carry out first-off buddy checks and job run inspection of 1st and 2nd Operations machine parts. Reduce scrap/rework reporting back efficiencies to the Production Manager. Maintain machine efficiency to ensure we comply with On Time Deliveries, Arrears, Parts Per Hour (PPH) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Manufacture good quality products in line with agreed standards and quality procedures. Complete daily maintenance check sheets and cycle timesheets. Ensure a safe and clean working environment is always maintained. Additional Information 16 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. Working hours Monday to Thursday ; 37-hour week Employee Benefits including Pension Plan, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, EAP and Shopping Discounts. Salary £30,000-£35,000 dependent on experience Keywords: Centreless, Grinder, Aerospace, Engineering, Manufacturing, Centrelss Grinder, Wickman Scrivener, Ghiringhelli Grinder, Cincinnati or Tschadun, Lathes, Drilling Centreless Grinder