Wood Machinist / CNC Operative
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- Bolton, Greater Manchester
- Permanent
- Full-time
Wood Machinist / CNC OperativeAs 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 customer's 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.
- 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
- GSCE level in Maths Science & English
- Vocational courses / apprenticeships in relevant field preferable
- 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri with breaks and lunch
- Overtime and split shift work likely in future
- Hourly wage £12 - £14 depending on experience, plus overtime and perks
- Paid overtime & split shift opportunities likely