About BEL Engineering

British Engines Group company, BEL Engineering, offers sub-contract machining services specialising in large capacity, heavy duty, horizontal machining.

BEL Engineering works primarily in the defence, nuclear, renewables and oil and gas sectors and operates from an advanced manufacturing facility based in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne.

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As a CNC Grinding Machinist, you will report to the Cell Manager. You’ll set, programme, edit and operate CNC machines and grinders to produce precision components, from single parts to small batches and series work. Grinding assignments may include horizontal or vertical cylindrical (external and internal), surface and vertical grinding. You’ll work with equipment including Studer S41 and S33 machines, Stockle surface grinders and Hauser jig grinders, with training available on new equipment including our multi-axis Hauser jig grinder. Quality, dimensional accuracy, safety and delivery are central to the role.

 

What you'll be doing

 

  • Set, programme, edit and operate CNC machines and grinders to manufacture components to drawings, routings and specifications, across single parts, batches and series work.
  • Set up cylindrical, surface or vertical grinding operations, select and fit suitable wheels, dressers and workholding, balance wheels where required, and apply appropriate feeds, speeds and coolant.
  • Work with materials including nickel-based superalloys, stainless steels, brass, duplex and aluminium, control the grinding process to meet dimensional and surface-finish requirements while avoiding thermal damage.
  • Interpret drawings, GD&T and process documents in metric and imperial units. Use precision instruments such as micrometres, bore gauges, height gauges and comparators to inspect components and complete quality records.
  • Check critical features such as roundness, cylindricity, concentricity, flatness and surface finish where specified; record job, traceability, tool-life and quality data.
  • Maintain good housekeeping and carry out appropriate basic machine care, 5S and (for grinding equipment) wheel, dresser and coolant management.
  • Work with production, engineering, quality and maintenance colleagues to resolve issues and improve cycle time, capability and right-first-time quality; support apprentices and trainees where appropriate.
  • Follow safe systems of work, use PPE and machine guarding, and contribute to a safe, clean work area.

 

Who we're looking for

 

  • Time-served machinist or grinder, or equivalent practical experience in CNC machining and/or grinding.
  • Experience in CNC cylindrical, surface or vertical grinding; Studer or Siemens control experience is an advantage.
  • Good understanding of grinding theory, wheel selection and dressing, workholding, coolant and thermal control, including prevention of grinding burn or component damage.
  • Able to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T, achieve tight tolerances and fine finishes, and use precision metrology equipment. CMM or surface-finish tester experience is an advantage.
  • Methodical, quality- and safety-focused, with good communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills; organised, motivated and keen to learn and improve. 

 

Benefits

 

Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)

Holiday buy & sell

Car scheme

Competitive pay

Enhanced pension

Training & development

 

Successful candidates will be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance as part of the onboarding process.