Production Operative CNC Operator

Job Description

Production Operative / CNC Operator - Manufacture Assistant – Based in Bolton

As a rapidly expanding small family run company, we require a multi-skilled worker to work efficiently on the shop floor. Our factory is purpose built for the manufacture of bespoke timber handrails for luxury homes and commercial environments – 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:

* Material preparation – using various saws, planers and other machinery to cut materials to size prior machining/manufacturing.

* 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

* Assembling products – using hand tools and basic joinery techniques to assemble and pre-build our products before dispatch

* Hand finishing – Using machines and hand tools to finish both metal and timber products.

* Other Duties – General workshop duties, troubleshooting mechanical issues, taking charge of deliveries, quality control, 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

* Knowledge of spraying/spray booth operation 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

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

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