Grinding Operative in Bath, Somerset

Grinding Operative
Location: Bath
Salary: £33,000-£36,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Days Monday to Friday

We are recruiting for a Grinding Operative to join an established precision engineering business. This is a hands-on manufacturing role working with high-precision components where accuracy, quality and attention to detail are essential.

The Role

As a Grinding Operative, you will be responsible for producing and finishing precision-engineered components to drawing and specification. You will operate grinding equipment to achieve tight tolerances and high-quality finishes, carrying out inspections throughout the manufacturing process.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating grinding machinery to manufacture precision components
• Setting and adjusting machinery as required
• Working from engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Checking components using precision measuring equipment
• Working accurately to tight dimensional tolerances
• Carrying out in-process and final inspection
• Identifying and reporting any quality issues
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working area
• Following company quality and health & safety procedures

About You

We are looking for someone with experience in a precision engineering or machining environment. Previous grinding experience would be advantageous, but candidates with a strong background in CNC milling or CNC turning may also be considered, particularly where they have experience working to tight tolerances and engineering drawings.

You may have experience as a Grinding Operative, Grinder, CNC Grinder, CNC Machinist, CNC Miller, CNC Turner, Precision Machinist, Machine Operator or similar.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in precision engineering, machining or grinding
• CNC milling or turning experience will also be considered
• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Experience using micrometers, verniers and other precision measuring equipment
• Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
• The ability to work accurately to tight tolerances
• A reliable and practical approach to manufacturing

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established precision engineering company, working on high-quality components in a skilled manufacturing environment.