Wood Machinist

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Wood Machinist to join their team in Somerset. The Wood Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating the timber moulding machines and machining timber to comply with customer orders, ensuring that the finished result is of the highest quality and always delivered on time.

Wood Machinist Position Overview

• Operating and setting the following machines to ensure targets are achieved and the finished product achieves the correct quality:
  • Moulders / 4 Siders
  • Spindle Moulder
  • Thicknesser
  • Cross Cut
• Setting up 4 head, 5 head and 6 head moulders, including specialist/bespoke profiles.
• Grinding and sharpening cutters, and setting moulding blocks, including bespoke profiles for customers enquiries.
• Routine cleaning & maintenance of the machines, including the profile grinder.
• Routine maintenance of tooling for above machines
• Clearly and correctly tally sawn/machined timber onto production paperwork / system
• Stack, band and label each completed order safely and presentably
• Other Sawmill / Production tasks as and when required

Wood Machinist Position Requirements

• Experience in wood machining, running 4 sided moulders, including setting blocks for profiled sections
• Experience in griding profiles and sharpening blocks.
• Candidate must show good knowledge of woodworking machinery and demonstrate their ability to operate such machinery.
• Experience in working in a timber sawmill, operating machinery, machining timber with a certificate, diploma or degree qualification (preferred)
• Forklift license (preferred, not essential - can provide training)
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Focussed yet flexible approach - solution finder
• Keen attention to detail - to pick up on special order requirements and analysing products for quality and accuracy
• Ability to perform well in a time-pressured environment

Wood Machinist Position Remuneration

• Competitive Salary - based on experience.
• Development within role.
• Additional holiday bonus scheme after 5 years of service
• On-site parking and canteen.
• Working hours 7am - 4pm (with a 1-hour break)

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