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Precision Grinder / Toolmaker Redruth 30,000 - 35,000 per year 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Precision Grinder / Toolmaker based in Redruth. As a Precision Grinder / Toolmaker, you will be responsible for crafting, modifying and maintaining the custom tools, jigs, fixtures and moulds used in production. You will operate advanced manual and CNC grinding machines to shape metal and alloys to extremely strict geometric tolerances, often within a few microns. Key Duties: Set up and operate a variety of grinding machines, including surface, cylindrical, universal, and tool and cutter grinders, to shape raw materials. Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and 2D/3D CAD models to manufacture parts to precise specifications. Utilise precision measurement instruments such as micrometres, vernier callipers, gauges and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to ensure product conformity. Troubleshoot tooling breakdowns, repair dies and fixtures, and determine whether a tool can be fixed on the machine or requires removal to the toolroom. Perform routine maintenance on grinding equipment, dress grinding wheels, and maintain a clean and safe workspace. Requirements: Strong ability to work to minute tolerances and meet critical geometrical tolerancing requirements. Understanding of various metals, alloys and material properties. Ability to use hand tools such as files and hacksaws for bench fitting and fine finishing. Ideally completed an apprenticeship in Toolmaking, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum of 1 year's experience in mechanical engineering. What We Offer: Canteen. Company pension. Cycle to work scheme. Employee discount. Free parking. Health and wellbeing programme. On-site parking. Sick pay. Interested? Apply now! Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Up to £21/hour + Overtime + Bonus + Upto £3,000 Relocation Support Brand-New Factory 4-Day Work Week Permanent Afternoon Shift Location: Hampshire near Farnborough & Aldershot What s in It for You? Competitive hourly rate up to £21/hour depending on experience Up to £3,000 relocation package for those moving to the area 4-day work week (Monday to Thursday, 14 hours) Overtime paid at 1.5x Weekly pay 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Annual discretionary bonus New, state-of-the-art factory and machinery Clean, modern working environment Permanent, secure employment in a growing business Investment in training and long-term career progression About the Machine Operative Opportunity: Due to continued expansion and the opening of a brand-new factory, we are recruiting 12 permanent machinists across various disciplines for a leading precision engineering business in Hampshire. This company supplies to high-spec industries such as aerospace and defence and has made major investments in technology and infrastructure. Roles available include CNC Turning, Gear Cutting, Grinding, Lapping, Deburring, and more. You ll be joining a newly formed afternoon shift team and will receive full onboarding and training. What You ll Be Doing as a Machine Operative: Operate machines such as lathes, grinders, gear cutters or CNCs Work from engineering drawings to tight tolerances Deliver quality output within production deadlines Collaborate with colleagues in a team-focused environment Complete a 12-week training period on day shift (06 15 Mon Thu, Fri 06 00) before transitioning to afternoon shift What We re Looking For as a Machine Operative: Experience in machining: CNC, turning, milling, grinding, deburring, or gear cutting Comfortable working permanent afternoon shifts Willing to complete initial training on day shift Team player with a proactive mindset Right to work in the UK Ready for a long-term career in a high-tech, high-growth engineering environment? Click and Apply now to be considered for this genuinely exciting career opportunity!