CNC operator

Cavendish Professionals; Maulden; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals is seeking a CNC Operator for a bespoke joinery manufacturer and multi-trade fit-out specialist in Flitwick. You will join a team delivering high-quality joinery for commercial, residential and leisure projects.

You will operate Homag CNC machinery (3-axis/5-axis routers and beam saws), read technical drawings, run programmes, perform maintenance and daily checks, and work with the production office to ensure accurate output. Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machinery in joinery or woodworking.
• Familiar with 3-axis and/or 5-axis CNC routers and/ or beam saws.
• Able to read technical drawings and production information.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate Homag CNC machinery including 3-axis and 5-axis routers and beam saws.
• Run CNC programmes and ensure parts meet drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with production office for efficient, accurate output.
• Identify machining issues and report to management.
• Carry out daily, weekly and monthly machine checks.
• Complete routine maintenance and safety checks.
• Ensure tolerances and quality standards are maintained.
• Work with wider production and joinery teams.

Skills

CNC machinery

3-axis/5-axis routers

Beam saws

Read technical drawings

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Reliable

Organised

Teamwork

MS Office

Tools

Homag CNC machinery

Job description

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Overtime: Available at 1.5x hourly rate

About the Role

A well-established bespoke joinery manufacturer and multi-trade fit-out specialist is looking for an experienced CNC Operator to join its manufacturing team in Flitwick.

The company delivers high-quality bespoke joinery for commercial, prime residential and leisure projects, working from its own design and manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Homag CNC machinery, including 3-axis and 5-axis routers and beam saws.
• Run CNC programmes and ensure machined components meet drawings and specifications.
• Work closely with the production office to ensure efficient and accurate production.
• Identify machining issues and report problems to management.
• Carry out daily, weekly and monthly machine checks.
• Complete routine maintenance and safety checks.
• Ensure machining tolerances and quality standards are maintained.
• Work collaboratively with the wider production and joinery teams.

Requirements

• Previous experience operating CNC machinery, ideally within joinery or woodworking.
• Experience with 3-axis/5-axis CNC routers and/or beam saws would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of wood machining, joinery machining or joinery construction.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and production information.
• Good problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Reliable, organised and able to work to deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced workshop environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Microsoft Office experience is desirable but not essential.