Wood Machinist / 5 AXIS CNC Operative

RECRUITMENT HELPLINE; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run manufacturing company in Bolton is seeking a Wood Machinist / 5 AXIS CNC Operative. The role involves preparing materials, operating CNC machinery, and ensuring quality control. Ideal candidates will have woodworking experience and strong troubleshooting skills. The position offers a 40-hour workweek with potential for overtime. Competitive pay and benefits are included.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Split shift opportunities

Responsibilities

• Preparing raw materials using various saws.
• Laminating materials with adhesives.
• Loading and unloading the CNC router.
• Operating the CNC router with defined programs.
• General workshop duties and quality control.

Skills

Experience in woodworking industry

Troubleshooting ability

Knowledge of tooling and/or CNCs

Ability to work on initiative

Attention to detail

Excellent time management

Education

GSCE level in Maths, Science & English

Vocational courses/apprenticeships in relevant field

Job description

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