Beam Saw Operator – Precision Woodworking

Proactive Personnel Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Personnel Ltd in Oldham is seeking a practical and reliable Workshop Beam Saw Operator to join our production team. You will operate a beam saw and related woodworking machinery, reading cutting lists and measurements to produce components to specification.

The role involves setting up and adjusting machinery, checking finished parts for accuracy, loading and moving materials safely, and keeping the workshop clean and well organised.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a beam saw, panel saw or similar machinery.
• Experience within a joinery, furniture, woodworking, manufacturing or workshop environment.
• Good understanding of measurements and cutting lists.
• Practical, hands-on approach.
• Good attention to detail.
• Someone who can think outside the box and solve problems independently.
• Reliable and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operate a beam saw to cut boards and sheet materials to specification.
• Setting up and adjusting machinery as required.
• Work from cutting lists, measurements and job instructions.
• Checking dimensions and quality of finished cuts.
• Loading, positioning and moving materials safely.
• Organising finished components ready for the next stage of production.
• Identifying and resolving basic problems with materials or machinery.
• Keeping the workshop and machinery clean, safe and organised.
• Working independently and using initiative when problems arise.

Skills

Beam saw operation

Panel saw operation

Measurements reading

Quality inspection

Independent problem solving

Job description

Proactive Personnel Ltd in Oldham is seeking a practical and reliable Workshop Beam Saw Operator to join our production team. You will operate a beam saw and related woodworking machinery, reading cutting lists and measurements to produce components to specification.

The role involves setting up and adjusting machinery, checking finished parts for accuracy, loading and moving materials safely, and keeping the workshop clean and well organised.