Wood Machinist CNC Operator - Rainham, United Kingdom - James Wellesley Limited

Description

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JOB TITLE:
Machinist


REPORTING TO:
Head of Design & Draughting


LOCATION:
James Wellesley Ltd, Motney Hill Road, Kent, ME8 7TZ

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Operation of a variety of woodworking machinery to produce parts for joinery;

Crosscut saws, re-saws, thicknesses, spindle moulders, mortices, tenoners, panel saws, edge banders CNC machines

• Working from joinery construction drawings and cutting lists to determine machining requirements
• Setting and operating machines to produce product with consistent results that meet specifications and expected high quality standards
• Safe operating of machinery within H&S requirements and Safe Systems of Work
• Reporting machinery and product faults to management
• Quality control checking all machined parts and components to ensure highest of standards
• Collaboration with draughting and assembly teams to ensure machined parts meet required details and specifications

Requirements:

• 5 years plus experience as joinery Machinist or similar role
• Exceptional knowledge of joinery design and construction
• Ability to read and interpret joinery technical construction drawings
• A keen eye and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational ability
• Highly motivated''Duties'''
• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments
• Review blueprints, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces
• Perform complex programming, setup, and operation of CNC machines
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process
• Inspect finished workpieces for quality and accuracy
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with machines or tools as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

'''Experience'''

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Machinist or in a similar role
• Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of machining principles
• Proficiency in using SolidWorks, CAD, and other software for design and programming
• Experience with power tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments
• Familiarity with plastics injection molding processes is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Basic math skills for calculations and measurements
• Knowledge of tooling design, assembly, and maintenance

Pay:
£14.00-£16.50 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Machinist: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Expected start date: 08/05/2024