High Precision Grinder Operator

At Saint-Gobain Abrasives, we are looking for a High Precision Grinder Operator to join our manufacturing team in Staverton, helping to deliver high-quality precision-engineered components to customers across a range of industries including aerospace, automotive, bearing and powertrain sectors.

This High Precision Grinder Operator role will be part of our specialist engineering team based at our Staverton manufacturing facility. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and operators, producing highly precise components to exact customer specifications. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, takes pride in producing quality work, and wants to continuously develop their skills within a supportive and growing team.

Saint-Gobain Abrasives is part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction. Our Abrasives business develops and manufactures innovative grinding, cutting, finishing and precision-engineered solutions that support customers across a wide range of industrial sectors. With a strong focus on innovation, quality and continuous improvement, we play a key role in delivering products that help our customers achieve outstanding performance.

This is a permanent role working Monday to Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm - Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm and following successful completion of probation, you'll also benefit from our flexible working hours policy, allowing you to work your 8 hours shift between the hours of 6am and 6pm.

What we're looking for:

• Experience operating grinding, lapping or other precision machining equipment within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manufacture components to extremely tight tolerances.
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment to verify product quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• A patient, methodical approach with strong attention to detail and the determination to achieve exceptional levels of accuracy.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn, develop new skills and work across multiple engineering processes as part of a highly skilled team.

What you will be doing:

• Operating specialist lapping and grinding machinery to finish rotary dresser products to exact customer specifications.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions and production documentation to manufacture complex components.
• Measuring and inspecting products throughout the manufacturing process using precision metrology equipment, ensuring compliance with customer tolerances measured in microns.
• Maintaining accurate production records through SAP and supporting material and process control activities.
• Working closely with colleagues across production, engineering and quality teams to achieve production targets, continuous improvement objectives and customer delivery requirements.

Is Saint-Gobain an inclusive employer?

Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!