CNC Cylindrical Grinder

Who is Senior plc?

Senior is a FTSE listed (symbol SNR) international manufacturing Group with 26 operations in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defence, and land vehicle and power & energy markets.

We have a long history of well-respected brands and an excellent reputation in our key market sectors. Senior delivers value to its customers and shareholders via operational excellence that is underpinned by its people and processes.

Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …

Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence

Who is Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers

Lymington Precision Engineers (LPE) is a Senior Flexonics Group company, and is a leading manufacturer of precision machined components, assemblies and kit sets for the Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, Aerospace and Defence, Land and Sea Systems, Nuclear and Marine industries and emerging markets.

We pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture extremely complicated components and assemblies utilising state of the art equipment and facilities.

We are an AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company and offer a fully engineered solution, from design concept through to high volume manufacture, to supply a range of world class products to our customers.

We evaluate every part of our customers’ requirements which enables us to provide a truly bespoke high-quality solution that delivers real value.

CNC Cylindrical Grinder - What does the job involve?

Ensuring the best manufacturing techniques are carried out within the Machine Shop by practical application of the most appropriate methods of programming, setting and operation of the machine tool/tools and to stimulate an atmosphere of continuous improvement.

Hours of work: 39 hours per week.

Dayshift - Monday to Thursday 6.45am to 3.30pm with 30-minute unpaid break for lunch and Friday 7.00am to 1.00pm

CNC Cylindrical Grinder - What will my responsibilities include?’

• Grinding, internal, external, setting, and operating as required, all machines within the cell (Studer S40, 1.6m between centres, and Danobat HG72-3000, 3m between centres).
• Develop grinding methodologies for highly complex, very tight tolerance machined parts within the defence industries
• In conjunction with the Production Manager, ensuring that the methods, tooling and fixtures are used effectively to achieve a cost-effective quality product in accordance with the production requirements.
• Monitoring the process during manufacture to ensure total process control is maintained.
• Ensuring an energetic pursuit of improved methods.  To train on new technology as required by the department, for example CMM equipment.
• Ensuring that the required Quality standards are achieved by strict adherence to the relevant company procedures. 
• Ensuring that high standards of safety and housekeeping are maintained within the manufacturing area.
• Ensuring that preventative maintenance schedules are strictly carried out.
• Ensuring that information relating to the manufacturing process is accurately recorded, maintained and updated to reflect current practice.
• As required by the company help in the training of new and existing employees to aid in their development within the company.
• Effectively working with other management and project personnel to achieve business requirements.
• In addition to these duties, the role holder may be required to carry out other duties as may reasonably be required.

CNC Cylindrical Grinder - What key skills and experience do I need?

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK (Essential)
• A Minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a high precision manufacturing environment.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of a wide range of grinding/manufacturing processes
• Experience of working across differing materials in varying applications.
• Experience of working to engineering drawings or work instructions i.e. Job Cards
• Successful candidate must be confident and capable of developing grinding methodologies for highly complex, very tight tolerance machined parts defence industries.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings with a high-level understanding of geometric dimensions & tolerances
• Danobat Experience (Desirable)

CNC Cylindrical Grinder - What qualifications should I have?

• Completed a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering
• Security Clearance (Desirable)

Why join Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers

Some of the benefits you can expect if you are successful are:

• Excellent pension and life assurance scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• Career and development opportunities
• 34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Health cash plan scheme
• Health & wellbeing services
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Profit sharing scheme
• Reward and recognition

LPE are an Equal Opportunities employer who is committed to creating a working environment where our people will grow and thrive. We strive to create the conditions for our employees to develop their potential in a workplace where there is respect and value for diversity and wellbeing.