Manual Cylindrical Grinder
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About this role
Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
Job Title:
Manual Cylindrical GrinderReporting To:
Manager, ManufacturingWork Schedule:
Onsite – Wolverhampton, GBRAt Moog Aircraft Group, we’re looking for a Manual Cylindrical Grinder to join our team in Wolverhampton.
This is proper precision work not production grinding. You’ll be working on high-spec aerospace components, where accuracy matters and the quality of your work has a real impact.
Once fully trained, you’ll move onto a shift pattern and play a key role in keeping standards high across the shop floor.
As a Manual Cylindrical Grinder, you will:
Set and operate manual cylindrical grinding machines (S20/RM2500)
Grind to very tight tolerances (down to 0.00005”)
Work from engineering drawings to achieve exact specifications
Support flow plotting activities including: understanding fluid flow paths and behaviour, map and check flow routes and pressure profiles, consider thermal expansion and geometric constraints
Grind components to ensure correct flow distribution and performance
Carry out work that meets strict aerospace quality standards
To be considered for this role, here's what you'll typically bring:
Time-served apprentice (essential)
10+ years’ experience setting and operating manual cylindrical grinders
Strong background in precision grinding to tight tolerances
Confident reading drawings and working to spec
Reliable, hands-on, and takes ownership of their work
It would be preferred if you had:
Experience in flow plotting or working with fluid-related components
Understanding of fluid dynamics, pressure profiles, and flow behaviour
Experience ensuring consistent flow through precision grinding
Mate grinding experience
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In Return Moog can offer you:
You'll have access to career progression opportunities and learning and development programs that will empower you to grow both personally and professionally.
Enjoy a comprehensive Flexible Benefits Package, 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays), Private Medical Insurance, access to mental health support and expert financial advice. You'll also benefit from free parking, access to electric car charging, Life Assurance, a Company Pension contribution starting at 6%, Employee Share Options.
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