As a wood cutting machinist (Artisan) you will work to prepare wood for the workshop. You will cut wood and boards accurately for labourers and carpenters to work with to make products such as floorboards, banisters, skirting boards, doors, window frames, kitchen units, fencing and flat pack furniture or individual parts of desks, tables and chairs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Using sawing machines, mortice machines, moulding machines, routers (which cut complex shapes), planes and drills
• Using computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery
• Calculating how much accuracy is needed in wood cutting and selecting the right kind cutting strategy and tools to achieve zero margin of error in all required dimensions and measurements
• Using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacture (cam) techniques
• Reading and understanding technical drawings
• Making jigs and templates for each task
• Cutting and shaping wood
• Treating wood with preservatives
• Cleaning and servicing machines and sharpening or replacing blades.

WORKING CONDITIONS

-You may work indoors or outdoors in a sawmill or timber yard.
-Our Workshop and factory may contain dust, and conditions may be noisy.
-Power tools and hand tools can be dangerous. You would wear protective clothing, goggles, ear protectors and a dust mask with filters.
-The work can be physical, involving bending and stretching.
-You would need to lift heavy pieces of wood (although robotic equipment lifts the heaviest pieces).
-Equipment may be hazardous including sharp blades and dangerous machines (which must have safety guards).
-You would generally work 40 hours Monday to Friday, but overtime and weekend work may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

-There are no formal entry requirements but G12 English and Maths at Grade 4 or 5 would be useful.
-Some woodwork experience or working with industrial machines would also be helpful.
-You may get in through a training scheme such as Apprenticeship which may be provided by the Company.
-You may start as a site labourer or timber yard assistant to gain experience.