CNC Wood Machinist

Recruitment Helpline; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run woodworking company in Bolton seeks a Wood Machinist / 5 AXIS CNC Operative. The role involves preparing materials, operating CNC routers, and ensuring quality standards for bespoke timber handrails. Candidates should have experience in woodworking and a keen eye for detail. The position offers a 40-hour work week with potential overtime and a competitive wage based on experience.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Split shift opportunities

Responsibilities

• Prepare raw materials using various woodworking techniques.
• Laminating materials with adhesives before machining.
• Loading and unloading the CNC router efficiently.
• Operating the 5 axis CNC router with pre-defined programs.
• Perform general workshop duties and quality control.

Skills

Experience in woodworking industry

Troubleshooting ability

Knowledge of tooling/CNCs

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

GSCE level in Maths, Science & English

Vocational courses/apprenticeships in relevant field

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 customer's requirements and it is critical that standards are never compromised.

Responsibilities

• 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