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Toolmaker – Cylindrical & Surface Grinding (Progression to CNC)
Location: West Byfleet, Surrey (On-site)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role
A leading precision engineering manufacturer based in West Byfleet is seeking an experienced Toolmaker with a strong background in grinding to join its growing production team
The successful candidate will initially focus on manual cylindrical and surface grinding operations, with a clear progression path into CNC cylindrical grinding as the business expands its capabilities. This role will involve producing high-precision components and tooling to exacting quality standards and tight tolerances.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate cylindrical, centreless, and surface grinding machines.
- Perform external and internal grinding operations
- Grind components and toolmaking features to tight tolerances, concentricity, roundness, and surface finish specifications
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Manufacture precision components and tooling including shafts, pins, bushes, jigs, fixtures, and other critical features
- Conduct in-process inspection using micrometers, bore gauges, comparators, and other precision measuring equipment
- Dress grinding wheels and select suitable tooling and processes
- Maintain quality standards across both batch and one-off production work
- Support the transition into CNC cylindrical grinding operations
- Assist with CNC grinder setup and operation using Fanuc or similar controls
- Carry out routine machine maintenance as required
- Work closely with production and quality teams to improve processes and resolve manufacturing issues.
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience as a Toolmaker, with strong cylindrical grinding skills
- Experience with surface and centreless grinding
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Experience working to tight tolerances and fine surface finish requirements
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Overtime opportunities paid at 1.5x standard rate
- 39-hour working week with a choice of shift patterns:
- 08:00-17:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:00-13:00 Friday
- 07:30-16:30 Monday to Thursday, 07:30-12:30 Friday
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service up to 25 days
- Company sick pay scheme
- Quarterly attendance bonus
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Clear progression into CNC grinding and advanced manufacturing technologies
If interested, please reach out for more information about this position:
Max Hawkins –
Callum Wallis –
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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