CNC Grinding Technician

JOB - CNC Grinding Technician

LOCATION - Aldershot, Hampshire

TERM - Permanent

SALARY - Up to £40,000 (DOE)

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Technician to join an established aerospace engineering business in Aldershot. The successful candidate will work within the Grinding Department, operating and setting machinery to manufacture precision components to exacting engineering specifications.

You will be responsible for preparing machinery and tooling, grinding and finishing components, and carrying out quality inspections to ensure all products meet the required standards. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with experience in precision engineering, manufacturing or machine operation.

The Production Technician will ideally have:

• 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing, production or precision engineering environment

• Previous experience operating and setting machinery

• Experience in grinding, deburring, polishing or component finishing (advantageous)

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

• Experience using measuring equipment, including micrometers and verniers

• Good understanding of engineering tolerances and quality inspection

• Strong mathematical and technical skills

• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality components

• Ability to work efficiently, meet production targets and manage changing priorities

• A proactive, reliable and flexible approach, with the ability to work as part of a team

The Production Technician role will involve:

• Setting up and operating machinery for precision grinding operations

• Preparing materials, tooling and equipment for upcoming production jobs

• Changing machine settings and tooling between jobs

• Grinding, deburring and polishing components to meet required dimensions and specifications

• Adjusting machine parameters to achieve the required quality and output

• Reading engineering drawings and working to precise tolerances

• Carrying out in-process inspections using micrometers, verniers and other measuring equipment

• Operating multiple machines where production requirements allow

• Identifying quality issues and reporting any defects or technical concerns

• Maintaining production targets while ensuring high standards of accuracy and quality

• Following company quality procedures and Health & Safety requirements

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