Wood Machinist / CNC Operative - Based in Bolton

As a rapidly expanding small family run company, the company requires a multi-skilled person to work efficiently on the shop floor. The factory is purpose built for the manufacture of bespoke timber handrails for the high-end market - every one of their 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 dependant 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