Precision Match Honer / Lapper

Precision Match Honer / Lapper

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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 xwzovoh 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