Author Archives: FGL Precision

Investing in the future

Over the past couple of years we have been making investments in our people, machines, supporting technologies and processes to deliver an even better and broader service to our customers. We continue to have a core strength in our traditional aerospace market, manufacturing fine quality components for these demanding applications, and have been building on our surveillance expertise producing components and assembling electro-mechanical products that work consistently in challenging environments. Also, the knowledge and expertise we offer is increasingly being welcomed across more diverse markets, including automotive, motorsport, marine, geophysical survey and geotechnical analysis instrumentation.

Starting in earnest in the New Year, we will be taking bolder steps to expand the markets we operate in and bring the skills and precision we deliver to a broader audience. Our website and this blog will be two of the communication channels we will use to keep all of our customers, and prospective customers, up to date with the exciting developments that will be taking place, so we hope that you will visit us regularly to see how we can help your business, “when performance really matters”.

In addition, if you would like to receive our newsletter when it launches next year, then just complete the form with your details here [Link to the Keep me informed page].

CNC Manual Turner/Cylindrical Grinder

We are seeking a full time skilled manual machinist to produce high precision parts using a Hardinge Super-Precision lathe plus Jones & Shipman 1311 & Myford MG12, primarily small batch and second op work.

Qualities we are looking for:

  • Apprentice trained, highly skilled and experienced manual turner/cylindrical grinder, capable of working to high tolerances
  • Experience of ISO and aerospace quality working practices
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet delivery targets
  • Ability to be a resourceful and productive team member
  • Willingness to assist in extra, occasional duties such as absence cover for colleagues

The main duties of the position include:

  • Turning of precision parts, leaving a grinding allowance
  • Burn free grinding of heat treated parts
  • Final turning of parts after grinding
  • Turning a variety of low volume parts
  • Polishing parts prior to plating to ensure good surface finish
  • Polishing parts post plating to ensure good surface finish before final inspection

We are offering a competitive salary plus attractive staff benefits and generous holiday.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email office@fglprecision.co.uk, attaching a covering letter and your CV.