Precision Cylindrical Grinder

Job Title: Precision Cylindrical Grinder

Location: Aintree, Liverpool
Salary: 16.63- 17.77/hour (approx. 34k- 36k per year)
Potential Earnings with Overtime: 45k- 48k
Hours: 39 hours/week + overtime (subject to availability)
Shift: Monday-Thursday 7:30-16:30, Friday 7:30-12:30

About the Role

Total Staff is recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering company for a skilled Precision Cylindrical Grinder to join their Precision Pump Shaft Cell. This role involves rough and finish grinding pump shafts up to 4 meters in length using manual cylindrical grinders, working with high-grade materials such as steel, stainless steel, and exotic alloys.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working from precision engineering drawings to achieve exact specifications.
• Grinding shafts for multi-stage pumps, ensuring high accuracy and quality.
• Using steadies to support long components during the grinding process.
• Maintaining adherence to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Systems.

Requirements

Essential:

• Time-served engineer (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience grinding precision pump shafts up to 4 meters.
• Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Experience working with exotic metals (e.g., Duplex, Hastelloy, Monel).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience finish-grinding multi-stage pump shafts.
• Additional machining skills in a subcontract environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates and overtime potential.
• Company Bonus Scheme.
• 25 days holiday at average pay (+ 8 bank holidays).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Corporate workwear provided.