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Centreless Grinder - Aerospace 30,000 - 35,000 Southend-on-Sea 4 day week Monday to Thursday An established aerospace engineering manufacturer in Southend-on-Sea is seeking an experienced Centreless Grinder to join its production team. This is a hands-on role for a skilled machinist with strong manual centreless grinding experience, working to tight tolerances in a quality-driven environment. Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll be responsible for setting and running centreless grinding machines, supporting secondary operations, and contributing to continuous improvement and on-time delivery. What's on Offer 30,000 - 35,000 salary, depending on experience Monday to Thursday working hours (37 hours per week) Pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, EAP and employee discounts Key Responsibilities Set and operate manual centreless grinding machines Work with machines such as Wickman Scrivener, Ghiringhelli, Cincinnati or Tschudin Support secondary operations where required (thread rolling, deburring, marking, drilling) Carry out first-off and in-process inspection to ensure quality standards are met Work to aerospace standards and health & safety requirements Reduce scrap and rework through effective machine set-up and process control Maintain production efficiency and support KPI targets What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Centreless Grinder in an engineering environment Aerospace background preferred but not essential Confident setting and running manual centreless grinders Ability to read and understand engineering drawings Strong measurement skills, including micrometers and gauges High attention to detail and commitment to quality Team-focused with a proactive approach This role is ideal for an experienced Centreless Grinder looking for a 4 day week and great benefits. Apply now via the link or call Julia at Prime Appointments. Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.

Centreless Grinder Location: Kent / Essex Border Salary: up to £35,000, Full time role- 4 day week 37 hours Our client is looking to recruit a Skilled Centreless Grinder. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled centreless grinder to join our client s team. The candidate must be experienced in engineering and have a strong aerospace background. You will be required to set and run a variety of grinders, inclusive of 2nd operation machine tools. Proficient in reading micrometre and working to tight tolerances (0.5 tolerances). Able to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Centreless Grinder Duties: Set and run centreless grinders, with experience running Wickman Scrivener, Ghiringhelli Grinder, Cincinnati or Tschadun Grinder (essential) Experience operating Myford Grinder (desirable) Support 2nd Operations machines safely as required Thread-rolling (desirable), part markers, drill banks, torque testers and deburrers (manual/rotary etc). Carry out first-off and job run inspection of 2nd Op Machine parts. Adhere to all documented health and safety, with correct PPE used to perform role. Carry out first-off buddy checks and job run inspection of 1st and 2nd Operations machine parts. Reduce scrap/rework reporting back efficiencies to the Production Manager. Maintain machine efficiency to ensure we comply with On Time Deliveries, Arrears, Parts Per Hour (PPH) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Manufacture good quality products in line with agreed standards and quality procedures. Complete daily maintenance check sheets and cycle timesheets. Ensure a safe and clean working environment is always maintained. Centreless Grinder Core Skills/Attributes Needed: Strong understanding of aerospace standards. Set and Run Manual Centre-less Grinders Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Measurement skills proficient in reading micrometre and working to tight tolerances. Team Player and communicate with colleagues to ensure the implementation of the company s policies and goals Attention to detail, including numeracy, and quality performance. Additional Information Employee Benefits including Pension Plan, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, EAP and Shopping Discounts. Salary £30,000-£35,000 dependent on experience Centreless Grinder