WOOD MACHINIST CNC SETTER/OPERATOR

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Wood machinist CNC setter/operator to join a well-established company based in Hemel Hempstead.

The Company:

Established for nearly 250 years with products in over 50 Countries, Kent Brushes create a wide range of high-quality brushes using sustainable materials. Awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2017 and is also one of the Financial Times’ top 1000 fastest-growing companies in Europe.

We are now looking to recruit an Experienced Saw Operator/Wood Machinist to join our skilled team.

About the Role:

•    Able to write and add Programs
•    Experience in CAM systems
•    Knowledge of Product design
•    Experience on 5 axis machines
•    Sawing different types of wood to the correct size using multi rips and saws.
•    Finish sizing using table saws, planers and band saws.
•    Shaping of products using various machinery such as copy lathes and profile         machines 
•    Various ancillary ops involving drilling, routing etc.
•    Finishing using various sanders i.e. brush, flat, edge sanders etc.
•    Stock control of the wood and consumables.
•    Maintain machines
•    Cleaning down machines after use and clean work area
•    Procurement of Tooling and Consumables

Candidate Requirements:

•    Previous Experience within a similar role.
•    Should be numerate, able to read engineering drawings and apply relevant inspection techniques to ensure that only quality products are produced.
•    Work under low supervision with a good awareness of the health safety requirements in a wood working environment and able to keep up with all the current legal requirements for a wood working shop.
•    Stock control of the wood and consumables and booking finished stock on a computer system.

      Additional Information:

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Working Hours: 39 hours a week Monday to Thursday 7.30-4.30 Friday 7.30-12.30.

Benefits: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays, pension, competitive salary, and employee discount.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now, using the online form here.