Wood Machinist / CNC Operative Based in Bolton
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As a rapidly expanding small family run company, the company requires a multi-skilled person to work efficiently on the shop floor. The factory is purpose built for the manufacture of bespoke timber handrails for the high-end market every one of their projects is tailor made to the customers requirements and it is critical that standards are never compromised.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of activities:
Preparing raw materials ripsawing, cross cutting, bandsawing and planing various exotic hardwoods
Laminating materials using various adhesives to bond materials prior to machining.
Loading & Unloading the CNC router using air powered tools to quickly and accurately load the machine bed as we produce handrails on the left and right hand sides simultaneously.
Operating the 5 axis CNC router loading pre-defined programs and manually operating speeds, feeds etc
Other Duties General workshop duties, troubleshooting mechanical issues, taking charge of deliveries, quality control with raw materials, tooling re-grind requirements, setting up and using JIGs etc.
Skills
Candidates should have some experience in the woodworking industry.
Proven troubleshooting ability
Knowledge of tooling and/or CNCs preferable, but not essential
Ability to work on your own initiative
Attention to detail and an eye for quality standards
Excellent time management
Education
GSCE level in Maths Science & English
Vocational courses / apprenticeships in relevant field preferable
Contractual
40 hours per week, Mon-Fri with breaks and lunch
Overtime and split shift work likely in future
Hourly wage dependant on experience, plus overtime and perks
Paid overtime & split shift opportunities likely
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.
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