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Cnc Grinder

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Posted on Jul 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Rochford, Essex, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£30k - £35k Annual
Full-Time
Skilled Machinist / CNC Setter & Operator – Aerospace Engineering
Location: Rochford, Essex
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:45am – 4:30pm (37-hour week)

Looking to take the next step in your CNC engineering career? We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Setter/Operator to join a well-established aerospace manufacturing business in Rochford. This role is ideal for an experienced machinist who is keen to expand their skillset by learning centreless grinding while working within a precision engineering environment.

Working as part of the production team and reporting to the Production Manager, you'll be responsible for setting and operating a variety of CNC and second-operation machinery, producing high-quality components to demanding aerospace standards.

Key Responsibilities

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Set and operate CNC machines and a range of second-operation equipment.

*

Learn and develop skills in centreless grinding as part of your daily role.

*

Operate equipment including grinders, drill banks, part markers, deburring equipment, depitching presses and torque testers.

*

Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.

*

Read engineering drawings and manufacture components to 0.5 tolerances.

*

Confidently use micrometres and precision measuring equipment.

*

Help minimise scrap and improve production efficiency.

*

Complete daily maintenance and production documentation.

*

Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.

*

Work in line with aerospace quality standards and health & safety procedures.

About You

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Skilled CNC Setter/Operator with experience in a precision engineering environment.

*

Aerospace manufacturing experience is highly desirable.

*

Willing to learn centreless grinding and develop new machining skills.

*

Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.

*

Experienced working with aluminium, stainless steel and Inconel.

*

Confident working to tight tolerances and using micrometres.

*

Experience with grinding or thread rolling would be advantageous but is not essential.

*

Reliable, quality-focused and a strong team player with excellent attention to detail.

What's on Offer

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Salary up to £35,000, depending on experience.

*

37-hour working week across Monday to Thursday – enjoy every Friday off.

*

16 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

*

Pension scheme.

*

Health Cash Plan.

*

Life Assurance.

*

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

*

Employee shopping discounts.

*

Ongoing training and career development, including centreless grinding.

If you're an experienced CNC Engineer looking to broaden your skills within the aerospace sector and join a business that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today

Reference: 225392868

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Cnc Grinder

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Posted on Jul 20, 2026 by CV-Library

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Rochford, Essex, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£30k - £35k Annual
Full-Time
Skilled Machinist / CNC Setter & Operator – Aerospace Engineering
Location: Rochford, Essex
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:45am – 4:30pm (37-hour week)

Looking to take the next step in your CNC engineering career? We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Setter/Operator to join a well-established aerospace manufacturing business in Rochford. This role is ideal for an experienced machinist who is keen to expand their skillset by learning centreless grinding while working within a precision engineering environment.

Working as part of the production team and reporting to the Production Manager, you'll be responsible for setting and operating a variety of CNC and second-operation machinery, producing high-quality components to demanding aerospace standards.

Key Responsibilities

*

Set and operate CNC machines and a range of second-operation equipment.

*

Learn and develop skills in centreless grinding as part of your daily role.

*

Operate equipment including grinders, drill banks, part markers, deburring equipment, depitching presses and torque testers.

*

Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.

*

Read engineering drawings and manufacture components to 0.5 tolerances.

*

Confidently use micrometres and precision measuring equipment.

*

Help minimise scrap and improve production efficiency.

*

Complete daily maintenance and production documentation.

*

Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.

*

Work in line with aerospace quality standards and health & safety procedures.

About You

*

Skilled CNC Setter/Operator with experience in a precision engineering environment.

*

Aerospace manufacturing experience is highly desirable.

*

Willing to learn centreless grinding and develop new machining skills.

*

Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.

*

Experienced working with aluminium, stainless steel and Inconel.

*

Confident working to tight tolerances and using micrometres.

*

Experience with grinding or thread rolling would be advantageous but is not essential.

*

Reliable, quality-focused and a strong team player with excellent attention to detail.

What's on Offer

*

Salary up to £35,000, depending on experience.

*

37-hour working week across Monday to Thursday – enjoy every Friday off.

*

16 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

*

Pension scheme.

*

Health Cash Plan.

*

Life Assurance.

*

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

*

Employee shopping discounts.

*

Ongoing training and career development, including centreless grinding.

If you're an experienced CNC Engineer looking to broaden your skills within the aerospace sector and join a business that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today
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Reference: 225392868

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