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Date Added: Mon 23/03/2026

Cylindrical Grinder

Tamworth, B79, UK
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Company: OPTIMA UK INC LTD

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £17.00 - £19.00/hour

Skilled Cylindrical Grinder (Jones and Shipman)

Location: Tamworth, commutable from Birmingham, Cannock and Lichfield
Salary: Up to £19.00 per hour (DOE)
Hours: Days

Benefits:

Free on-site parking
Annual family days out
Christmas parties
Career development opportunities
Ongoing progression and training

About the Company

A well-established manufacturer based near Tamworth, at the heart of the UK's manufacturing region. The company specialises in the manufacture of gears and splines, supplying both the motorsport and aerospace sectors. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to increase their workforce.

The Role

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Skilled Cylindrical Grinder will set up, adjust, and operate cylindrical grinding machinery to grind gears and gear shafts to extremely tight tolerances and finish requirements, in line with engineering drawings and company quality standards.

The Ideal Candidate

Minimum of 3 years' trade training or equivalent experience, with 2-4 years' hands-on cylindrical grinding experience
Experience working to sub 0.005mm tolerances
Ability to work from detailed engineering drawings, process sheets, tooling instructions, and standard charts
Experience entering data into an ERP system
Extensive knowledge of cylindrical grinding processes
Ability to operate multiple machines, with experience using Jones and Shipman machinery
Confident calculating dimensions, rotation speeds, feed rates, and machining times

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements for this Skilled Cylindrical Grinder role, apply now.

To apply for the Skilled Cylindrical Grinder position, click Apply Now or contact Jules on (url removed) or (phone number removed)
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