Wood Machinist / CNC Operative - Full-Time - PErmanent - £15 PH - Based in Bolton

Description

Wood Machinist / CNC Operative

Location: Bolton

Salary: £15 per hour depending on experience, plus overtime

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.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of activities:

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 £15 per hour, depending on experience, plus overtime and perks Paid overtime & split shift opportunities likely

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Ad ID: 5418948909