[ref. l40389600] Wood Machinist

Wood Machinist

Wood Machinist Salary: £15ph

The Company

This business specialises in crafting bespoke, high-quality products for industries like marine, residential, and luxury markets. It...Wood Machinist

Wood Machinist Salary: £15ph

The Company

Its offerings include durable teak tables, bespoke doors, lightweight materials, and precision veneers for superior aesthetics and functionality. Expertise extends to environmentally sound materials and advanced techniques, ensuring products meet the highest standards of durability and craftsmanship.

Wood Machinist Role & Responsibilities

• Operate and set up machines like spindle moulders, dimension saws, overhand planers, and thicknessers to shape and finish timber accurately.
• Adjust machines to required settings, ensuring precision in cuts and profiles.
• Tool Preparation and Maintenance - Sharpen, replace, and maintain cutting tools such as blades and cutters.
• Ensure tools and machines are clean, safe, and in working order.

• Select and prepare the correct type and size of wood or board materials for machining based on project specifications.

• Study detailed drawings, templates, and production specifications to understand dimensions and required finishes.

• Create complex shapes and joints, including rebates, grooves, and mouldings, while maintaining high precision and quality.

• Inspect finished products for defects, ensuring dimensions and finishes meet client specifications.
• Perform adjustments to maintain consistency throughout production.

• Identify and resolve issues like incorrect cuts or machine malfunctions quickly to minimise waste and downtime.

• Work alongside other machinists, designers, and production staff to meet project deadlines & communicate effectively about progress or challenges.

Apply now or call/message Hayden at Holt Engineering on 07955 081 482 for more information on the Wood Machinist role.