Cylindrical Grinding Operator

• Setting up and operating cylindrical grinding machines for external and, where required, internal grinding.

• Selecting, mounting and dressing grinding wheels to suit the material and finish required.

• Adjusting speeds, feeds and machine settings to achieve specified dimensions and tight tolerances.

• Reading engineering drawings and interpreting machining and surface-finish requirements.

• Checking components using micrometers, vernier calipers, dial indicators and bore gauges.

• Identifying and correcting dimensional or surface-finish issues during machining.

• Working closely with production and quality colleagues to maintain standards.

• Keeping accurate inspection records and maintaining a safe, organised work area.

• At least three years’ hands-on cylindrical grinding experience with precision engineering components.

• Proven experience in external cylindrical grinding; internal grinding experience would be an advantage.

• Confidence reading engineering drawings and working independently to specified tolerances.

• Strong practical knowledge of grinding-wheel selection, dressing, speeds and feeds.

• Competence using precision measuring equipment.

• An ITI, vocational or technical qualification in machining or mechanical engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience in oil and gas, aerospace, automotive or another precision engineering environment would be beneficial.

Interested? Apply with your CV or contact Jason Coad at VHR for a confidential conversation.