Grinder

SHIM GRINDER Morson are exclusively recruiting for a Shim Grinder, based at a leading aerospace company based in Wolverhampton Shift Pattern (37 hours) /Pay rates: Starting on Weekdays (22.87 per hour PAYE plus holiday pay £3.33 per hour/£31.18 per hour Umbrella) Moving onto Earlies and Lates rotated weekly: Shift uplift: £26.18 per hour PAYE plus holiday - £3.81 per hour / £35.70 per hour Umbrella) Earlies: Monday-Thursday 6am-1.15pm, 6am-1pm Friday - Lates: Monday-Thursday 1.15 -9pm, 1 -7pm Friday Duration - 6 months plus What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? • Set up and operate manual and CNC lathes to turn down aerospace parts to exact dimensions. • Operate surface grinding machines to achieve flatness and surface finish requirements. • Interpret and follow technical drawings, work instructions, and process specifications. • Follow process layouts, work instructions, and comply with quality standards. • Validate parts using measurement systems and ensure adherence to specifications. • Carry out in-process inspection and documentation to ensure conformity and traceability. • Collaborate with engineers to support new product introductions and continuous improvement. • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with 5S and health & safety policies. • Perform basic first-line maintenance on machines and assist with TPM activities. • Support personal and team skill development, while maintaining high safety standards. What will you bring to the role? Essential skills: • Minimum 3 years experience setting and operating CNC grinders in a precision engineering environment. • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification. • High attention to detail and commitment to quality. • Ability to work to tight tolerances and exact specifications. Desirable skills: • Apprentice trained background. • Experience with Jones & Shipman machinery (preferred but not essential). • Familiarity with measurement systems. • Flexibility to support various duties within the cell based on workload.

Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands, GB

Posted Date: 11/7/2025