Job Description

Duties of the grinder will be to manufacture camshafts, crankshafts, tooling and a variety of other engine components for super/hyper car manufacturers. Set & operate CNC and manual grinding machines, select and mount appropriate cutting tools required for the operations. Perform quality control checks using a variety of measurement equipment. Inspect and maintain machinery, tooling and equipment to ensure parts produced conform to specification and minimize production downtime.

The Role

• Set and operate CNC grinding machines (Junker & Kellenburger)
• Be able to set and operate manual grinding machines (cylindrical & surface)
• Manufacture/modify cams, cranks to support internal/external engine development programs along with any other component that needs a grinding process.
• Be able to use measuring equipment to ensure component compliance, (gauges, CMM’s Adcole)
• Perform basic TPM on all equipment including cleaning and lubrication.
• Mentor and instruct Juniors & apprentices to perform manufacturing operations when required.
• Be active with the introduction of new equipment and process changes.
• Be committed to continuous improvement and suggest improvements regarding methods, processes, and tooling. Fulfil any other reasonable requirement consistent with departmental objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Ability to read, interpret and communicate technical information.
• Have knowledge of multiple grinding methods (internal/external, between centres and surface grinding)
• Be experienced with work holding methods.
• Be conversant with machine code and have the ability to problem solve.
• Knowledge of tool setting, measuring equipment and wheel mounting/dressing
• Numerical and computer skills.
• Effective communicator both verbal and written.
• Automotive engineering experience/background.

Working Hours

Week 1

Monday - Thursday: 06:00 to 14:00

Friday - 06:00 to 13:00

Week 2

Monday - Thursday: 14:00 to 22:00

Friday - 13:00 to 20:00