Wood Machinist

Denise La Grassa; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious manufacturing company in Cramlington is seeking an experienced Wood Machinist for a full-time, permanent role. The position involves setting up and operating wood machinery, ensuring quality production, and maintaining safety standards. Benefits include long-term career prospects and a varied role within an industry-recognized culture.

Benefits

On-site parking

Condensed hours Monday to Thursday

Long-term career prospects

Varied role

Qualifications

• Proven experience in setting up and operating conventional wood machinery.
• Experience with programming and using various machines from an industrial or woodmill background.
• Knowledge of the properties of different wood materials.

Responsibilities

• Making pieces using hardwood materials as per job order specifications.
• Safely setting up machinery and tools, including saws and planning machines.
• Monitoring machine operations and troubleshooting issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Job description

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Our client is an established, highly prestigious, and successful blue-chip manufacturing company based in the Cramlington area. They are seeking an experienced Wood Machinist to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. If you meet the person specification, please apply below.

Responsibilities

1. Making pieces using a variety of hardwood materials as per the job order specifications and checking finished work for quality.
2. Safely setting up machinery and tools, including cross cut and rip saws, planning machines, spindle moulders, and sanding equipment.
3. Cutting and sawing wood with specialist equipment to meet size and length requirements.
4. Monitoring machine operations, troubleshooting, and reporting issues to the supervisor.
5. Starting machines, adjusting controls, and conducting trial cuts to ensure proper operation.
6. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
7. Performing other tasks as assigned by the line manager.

Candidate Requirements

1. Proven experience in setting up and operating conventional wood machinery.
2. Experience with programming and using various machines, ideally from an industrial or woodmill background.
3. Knowledge of the properties of different wood materials.
4. Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
5. Problem-solving skills.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors

Benefits include working with a leading company, a varied role, industry-recognized culture, long-term career prospects, immediate start, condensed hours Monday to Thursday, and on-site parking.