Wood Machinist

Job Title: Wood Machinist

Location: Cramlington 

Salary: £13.56 per hour

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:15 pm (30-minute unpaid lunch, 2 paid tea breaks)

Are you passionate about woodworking and skilled in crafting high-quality wooden furniture components? We are seeking a dedicated Wood Machinist to join our team at [Company Name]. As a Wood Machinist, you will play a vital role in producing exceptional wooden furniture frame components for both our standard range and bespoke services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize a variety of techniques and materials to produce wooden furniture frame components according to job order specifications.
• Safely and accurately set up machinery and tools, including cross-cut and rip saws, planning machines, spindle moulders, and sanding equipment.
• Employ specialist equipment and techniques to saw and cut wood to the required size and length.
• Monitor machine operations, detect problems, and report any issues to the Supervisor.
• Start machines, adjust controls, and conduct trial cuts to ensure proper operation.
• Feed stock through mechanisms, shaping it to produce desired components.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area and adhere to health and safety protocols.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in setting up and operating conventional wood machinery.
• Ideally experienced in using and programming machines from an industrial/woodmill background.
• Knowledge of various wood materials and their properties.
• Close attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Behaviours & Attitudes:

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Confident, can-do attitude with a strong sense of responsibility and reliability.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing tasks and priorities.
• Physical strength and stamina.

If you are ready to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic team producing high-quality wooden furniture, we want to hear from you.