Job Description
Wood Machinist / 5 AXIS CNC Operative
As a rapidly expanding small family run company, we require a multi-skilled person to work efficiently on the shop floor. Our factory is purpose built for the manufacture of bespoke timber handrails for the high end market every one of our 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 dependent on experience, plus overtime and perks
Paid overtime & split shift opportunities likely
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