CNC Operator

Streamline Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Christmas shutdown

High-end projects

Job summary

Streamline Search is seeking an experienced CNC Operator for bespoke joinery manufacturing. You will safely operate CNC woodworking machinery, read technical drawings, and ensure components meet exacting quality standards on a daily basis.

You will work with Design, Programming and Production teams to deliver high-end joinery for residential and commercial projects, maintaining high standards of housekeeping and Health & Safety in a busy factory environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machinery in joinery or woodworking environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with CNC machine setup and tooling.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC woodworking machinery.
• Manufacture bespoke joinery components from approved CNC programmes and drawings.
• Read production drawings, cutting lists and works orders.
• Safely load and unload sheet materials and components.
• Select, install and change tooling.
• Carry out machine set-ups and test runs where required.
• Monitor machining operations and ensure components meet tolerances.
• Measure finished components and perform quality checks against drawings.
• Identify and report programme, tooling or machine issues.
• Complete daily machine cleaning, inspections and routine maintenance.

Skills

CNC operation

Reading drawings

Tooling setup

Quality control

Health & safety

Independent work

Tools

CNC machinery

Measurement tools

Job description

CNC Operator - Bespoke Joinery

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Holiday: 20 days + Bank Holidays

Christmas shutdown

The Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Operator to join a well-established and growing bespoke joinery manufacturing business.

The company specialises in the manufacture of high-quality bespoke joinery for residential and commercial projects, and is looking for a skilled CNC Operator to join its manufacturing team.

You will be responsible for the safe, accurate and efficient operation of CNC woodworking machinery, producing components in line with technical drawings, CNC programmes, specifications and quality standards.

Working alongside experienced Design, CNC Programming, Bench Joinery and Production teams, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are manufactured accurately, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC woodworking machinery.
• Manufacture bespoke joinery components from approved CNC programmes and technical drawings.
• Read and interpret production drawings, cutting lists and works orders.
• Safely load and unload sheet materials and components.
• Select, install and change appropriate tooling.
• Carry out machine set-ups and test runs where required.
• Monitor machining operations and ensure components are produced accurately.
• Measure finished components and complete quality checks against drawings and tolerances.
• Identify and report programme, tooling or machine issues.
• Replace cutters and tooling as required.
• Complete daily machine cleaning, inspections and routine maintenance.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and Health & Safety.
• Work closely with CNC Programming, Design, Joinery and Production teams.
• Assist with material handling and movement within the manufacturing department.
• Contribute to improvements in production efficiency, quality and machine utilisation.

About You

• Previous experience operating CNC machinery, ideally within joinery, woodworking, furniture or a similar manufacturing environment.
• The ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Experience with CNC machine set-up, tooling and operation.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• The ability to work accurately to specified measurements and tolerances.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.
• A reliable, proactive and practical approach to work.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider production team.
• Experience within bespoke or high-end joinery manufacturing would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £35,000 - £42,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
• 20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Opportunity to work on high-end bespoke residential and commercial projects.
• A stable role within an established and growing manufacturing business.
• Opportunity to further develop your CNC and technical skills.