Conventional Grinding Setter / Operator

Location: North West England
Salary: £33,800–£37,000, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm
Overtime: Regularly available

An established precision engineering and advanced manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Conventional Grinding Setter / Operator to join its skilled machining team.

You’ll work in a clean, modern manufacturing facility, producing high-specification components from exotic materials using conventional grinding machines, specialist grit and diamond wheels, and advanced gauging equipment.

The role

  • Set and operate conventional cylindrical, bore and surface grinders
  • Read and accurately interpret engineering drawings
  • Manufacture components to tight tolerances
  • Select and establish appropriate tooling and grinding requirements
  • Use precision measuring and gauging equipment
  • Check completed work against technical specifications
  • Maintain consistently high standards of quality and accuracy
  • Support shift working when required by production demands

What we’re looking for

  • A time-served Conventional Grinder or experienced Grinding Setter/Operator
  • Proven experience with cylindrical, bore and surface grinding
  • Strong engineering drawing interpretation skills
  • Experience working to close tolerances
  • Confidence using a range of precision measuring equipment
  • Experience machining exotic materials would be advantageous
  • A quality-focused and reliable approach to work

What’s on offer

  • Salary of £33,800–£37,000
  • Monday-to-Friday working hours
  • Regular overtime opportunities
  • 31 days’ holiday, including bank holidays
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free refreshments
  • Clean, relaxed and professional working environment
  • Opportunity to join a long-established, technically advanced engineering business

If you’re an experienced Conventional Grinder looking for a stable, long-term opportunity in a high-quality manufacturing environment, apply today for a confidential discussion.