Job Description
Precision Match Honer / Lapper
Location: Coventry, Ansty Park
Hours: Mon-Thurs, (07:00 - 15:30), Fri (07:00 - 12:30)
Salary: £42,000 - £43,800
Are you a skilled machinist who takes pride in working to extreme levels of accuracy? Do you enjoy hands-on engineering where microns matter and quality is everything?
We're looking for a Precision Match Honer / Lapper to join our aerospace manufacturing team, working on critical components where precision is non-negotiable.
About the Role
This is a highly specialist machining position focused on producing and finishing aerospace components to exceptional tolerances at sub-micron levels.
You will set and operate advanced honing and lapping equipment to manufacture matched, non-interchangeable assemblies used in high-performance aerospace systems.
Every component you produce plays a vital role in safety, reliability, and performance.
What You'll Be Doing
* Setting and operating precision honing and lapping machines
* Machining components to extreme tolerances (down to microns and sub-microns)
* Inspecting your own work using advanced metrology equipment
* Ensuring full traceability of matched component sets
* Conducting first-off inspection before batch production
* Maintaining tooling, equipment, and documentation to high aerospace standards
* Performing controlled functional tests on finished components
* Working closely within a skilled manufacturing team focused on continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
* Experience in precision machining, grinding, honing, or lapping
* Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Confidence using precision measuring equipment (bore gauges, air gauges, slip gauges, etc.)
* A strong commitment to quality and consistency
* Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
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