CNC Grinder

We are seeking a CNC Grinder to join a globally renowned engineering and manufacturing company based in Huddersfield. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a competitive salary with overtime, shift allowance, and excellent benefits, providing an outstanding opportunity to develop your career within a well-established and innovative business.

What's on offer to the CNC Grinder?

• Starting Salary: Up to £37,3899 per annum + overtime + shift allowance
• Shift Allowance: 18% for morning and afternoon shifts ( £44,720 per annum )
• Working Hours:
  • Morning Shift: 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
  • Afternoon Shift: 2:30 pm - 10:00 pm (Mon-Thurs) Friday Afternoon: 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Contract: Permanent, full-time role
• Holiday: 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Benefits:
  • Up to 8% employer pension contribution
  • Sick pay
  • Health and well-being support
  • Onsite gym
  • Free parking
• Training & Development: Internal and external training programmes

Responsibilities of the CNC Grinder:

• Setting up and operating CNC profile grinder machinery to precise tolerances
• Machining large, complex components
• Performing profile grinding on internal and external gear teeth
• Handling individual parts and batch production runs to meet quality standards
• Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, K charts, and gear graphs
• Mounting and balancing grinding wheels and managing machine setups with accurate documentation
• Collaborating with the team to improve tooling and machining processes
• Maintaining machinery through routine daily checks and participating in 5S improvement initiativesOperating multiple machines as required and supporting effective shift handovers
• Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety standards in a safety critical environment

Requirements of the CNC Grinder:

• Successful completion of an engineering apprenticeship
• Proven experience operating CNC profile grinders, preferably with GER or Danobat machinery
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand gear profiles
• Skilled in mounting, balancing grinding wheels, and precision measuring with micrometers
• Experience in slinging and lifting heavy and large components
• Strong attention to detail working within close tolerance environments
• Commitment to safe working practices and quality standards