Precision Match Honer​/Lapper

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