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Wood Machinist / CNC Operator
| Posting date: | 03 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12 to £14 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2025 |
| Location: | NR17 1YE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wentwood Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Our company are designers & producers of joinery products from our 500m2 manufacturing facility, including design studio, machine shop, assembly & spray booths. We are a busy team looking for a Wood Machinist to ensure a smooth running facility bringing support & organisational experience to the team.
Role & Responsibilities
Program CNC using CAD/CAM software.
Reading and interpreting drawings; Accurately interpreting technical drawings and specifications to determine the required cuts and shapes on the wood.
Machine setup and operation: Setting up and operating a variety of woodworking machinery including table saws, band saws, planers, moulders, routers, edge banders & CNCs.
Material selection: Choosing the appropriate type and grade of wood for the intended application.
Cutting and shaping: Precisely cutting and shaping wood pieces to required dimensions using various cutting and shaping tools on the machinery.
Quality control: Inspecting finished components for accuracy, defects, and adherence to quality standards.
Maintaining machinery: Performing routine maintenance and cleaning on woodworking equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
Calculating measurements: Accurately measuring and calculating necessary dimensions for each piece of wood.
Waste management: Minimizing waste by efficiently utilizing wood materials.
Attend team meetings.
Managing set personal targets.
Support all departments as necessary.
Required skills for a wood machinist role:
To be successful in this role, you should exhibit experience in wood machinist based experience, minimum of 3 years. Be process driven, controlled under pressure and importantly a team player for the delivery of a very demanding sector of manufacturing. The ability to multi-task in a complex and demanding environment and have the ability to build and maintain highly effective working relationships with a range of people (both internally and externally).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of woodworking principles
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Precision measuring skills
• Experience with various woodworking machines
• Attention to detail and quality control
• Physical stamina to handle repetitive tasks
Role & Responsibilities
Program CNC using CAD/CAM software.
Reading and interpreting drawings; Accurately interpreting technical drawings and specifications to determine the required cuts and shapes on the wood.
Machine setup and operation: Setting up and operating a variety of woodworking machinery including table saws, band saws, planers, moulders, routers, edge banders & CNCs.
Material selection: Choosing the appropriate type and grade of wood for the intended application.
Cutting and shaping: Precisely cutting and shaping wood pieces to required dimensions using various cutting and shaping tools on the machinery.
Quality control: Inspecting finished components for accuracy, defects, and adherence to quality standards.
Maintaining machinery: Performing routine maintenance and cleaning on woodworking equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
Calculating measurements: Accurately measuring and calculating necessary dimensions for each piece of wood.
Waste management: Minimizing waste by efficiently utilizing wood materials.
Attend team meetings.
Managing set personal targets.
Support all departments as necessary.
Required skills for a wood machinist role:
To be successful in this role, you should exhibit experience in wood machinist based experience, minimum of 3 years. Be process driven, controlled under pressure and importantly a team player for the delivery of a very demanding sector of manufacturing. The ability to multi-task in a complex and demanding environment and have the ability to build and maintain highly effective working relationships with a range of people (both internally and externally).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of woodworking principles
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Precision measuring skills
• Experience with various woodworking machines
• Attention to detail and quality control
• Physical stamina to handle repetitive tasks